United Way AmeriCorps Fellow Position Benefits:
Cost of Living Benefits
$17,000 taxable living allowance paid in bi-weekly installments during term of service
SNAP Benefit Eligibility
Connection to Housing Support
Optional Childcare Benefits
Education Benefits
$6,195 taxable Segal Education Award upon completion of full-time service term
Education Loan Forbearance
Health & Wellness Benefits
Mental Health and Counseling Services
YMCA Membership (1-Year)
Optional Cigna Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Professional Development Benefits
Youth Development including Proactive Behavior Management
Supporting the Academic Needs of English Learners including the Sheltered Immersion Observation Protocol (SIOP)
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Mental Health First Aid
Trauma Informed Care
Data Collection and Analysis
Additional Benefits
Access to the United Way network of nonprofit partners during and after service
Microsoft Office 1 Year Subscription
United Way Clothing
United Way AmeriCorps Fellow Selection Timeline:
Application deadline for the 2020-2021 year is July 31st. Applicants will be notified on a rolling basis as applications are reviewed.
September 8th to September 25th, 2020 - Three week AmeriCorps Fellow orientation focused on understanding AmeriCorps, United Way, professional development and team building.
September 28th, 2020 - AmeriCorps Fellows begin full time service at sites
Service Activities
Required Qualifications:
Must be a US Citizen or Permanent US Resident
High School Diploma or GED or higher
Between the ages of 17 and 29 as of August 1st 2020
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with and/or commitment to youth development
Interest in nonprofit organizations and/or public schools, and their development
Passion for education
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desire to work with diverse people, organizations and communities
Commitment to service
Invested in working in a local North Shore community
Positive attitude, solutions-oriented, and adaptability
National Service Requirements:
Complete a minimum of 1700 hours of documented service over the course of one year, as well as the full-term of service (September 2020 – July 2021)
Attend all Corps wide training and learning sessions
Complete all required AmeriCorps documentation and reporting
Community Need Addressed
AmeriCorps is a national community service program that gives people an opportunity to apply their skills and ideals towards helping others and meeting critical needs in the community. The United Way AmeriCorps Fellowship is an innovative education program that places 30 AmeriCorps Fellows in schools and nonprofit organizations throughout Lynn, Salem, and Gloucester, MA. Fellows are trained to provide structured tutoring and mentoring support to English Learners, helping them succeed academically and develop social-emotional skills (communication, critical thinking, self-awareness, etc.). Fellows serve with their host sites, either in a school or a community based nonprofit, supporting English learners grades K-12, depending on host site. Full-Time United Way AmeriCorps Fellows complete 1700 hours of service from their start date in September 2020 to end of their service term in July 2021.
Position Outcomes
United Way AmeriCorps Fellows aim to achieve two outcomes measured by pre/post student assessments with English learners grades K-12 . The first is around social emotional support, specifically as it relates to their feeling of contentedness to school and the community. The second is around academics, specifically measuring improvement as it relates to English language proficiency.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
United Way of Massachusetts Bay plays a prominent role in the Massachusetts non-profit landscape. AmeriCorps members in the United Way AmeriCorps Program immediately gain access to this vast network of non-profits and community partners, including networking and additional professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate for this position is someone passionate about making positive change in their community, while also looking for opportunities in the non-profit and public sectors after their year of service. United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley serves as a bridge for AmeriCorps members, with nearly 200 community partners and working relationships with an array of government entities.
Education Benefits
Professional Development Benefits:
Youth Development including Proactive Behavior Management
Supporting the Academic Needs of English Learners including the Sheltered Immersion Observation Protocol (SIOP)
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Mental Health First Aid
Trauma Informed Care
Data Collection and Analysis
Skills you will gain
critical thinking, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and confidence
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Stay positive and outcome oriented
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Effectively delegate tasks, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment