Description
**UWKC AmeriCorps members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the first day of service.**
ABOUT THE POSITION
YouthCare works to end youth homelessness and to ensure that young people are valued for who they are and empowered to achieve their potential. Founded in 1974 as one of the first youth shelters on the West Coast, YouthCare serves youth ages 12-24 who are unstably housed or experiencing homelessness. In order to meet the needs of our community, we need more support in sourcing and distributing critically needed items and volunteers to youth experiencing homelessness. This VISTA will help ensure that vulnerable young people have the basics, supports, and more in order to not just survive, but thrive.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordination, stewardship, inventory, and distribution of donated essential items.
- Youth engagement, coordinating with staff on youth & program needs.
- Collaborate with volunteers to keep inventory organized and accessible.
- Create best practices in communication about items in YouthCare’s inventory to better communicate and establish transparency with YouthCare’s staff.
- Serve as point person to greet a group of staff and young people from a transitional housing program for youth experiencing homelessness.
- Assist them in selecting out clothing, hygiene items, food from our donations inventory.
- Facilitate volunteer trainings and group projects. Support volunteer programming, recruitment, training, and volunteer projects.
- Create resources that can be utilized to train volunteers on an ongoing basis for multiple volunteer opportunities and/or training(s).
- Facilitate monthly+ Volunteer Information Sessions. Build capacity at YouthCare’s “Basement Boutique” and “hygiene Hallway.”
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Hunger and poverty disproportionately affect people who identify with multiple intersections of marginality—including people that identify as Black, Native, POC, queer, trans, disabled, first generation, etc. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage those that identify with these communities to apply
- Understanding of systemic racism and commitment to anti-racist work to ensure outputs are relevant and accessible to community members
- Flexibility and quick problem-solving skills to balance the variety of service activities and any potential shift in program priorities
- Experience working on multiple projects at once and ability to self-manage
- Ability to communicate clearly with staff members, partners, and AmeriCorps members
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with team, partners, and community members.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including public speaking skills
ELIGIBILITY
- Must be over 18 years old on the first day of service
- Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Unfortunately, F1 visas are not sufficient.
- Must be available 40 hours per week. Exact hours may vary by site placement, but will primarily be Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Must undergo a Washington State Patrol background check, FBI background check and National Sex Offender Registry Check, plus state of residence background check if not currently living in Washington
- High school diploma/GED
**UWKC AmeriCorps members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the first day of service.**
ABOUT THE POSITION
YouthCare works to end youth homelessness and to ensure that young people are valued for who they are and empowered to achieve their potential. Founded in 1974 as one of the first youth shelters on the West Coast, YouthCare serves youth ages 12-24 who are unstably housed or experiencing homelessness. In order to meet the needs of our community, we need more support in sourcing and distributing critically needed items and volunteers to youth experiencing homelessness. This VISTA will help ensure that vulnerable young people have the basics, supports, and more in order to not just survive, but thrive.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordination, stewardship, inventory, and distribution of donated essential items.
- Youth engagement, coordinating with staff on youth & program needs.
- Collaborate with volunteers to keep inventory organized and accessible.
- Create best practices in communication about items in YouthCare’s inventory to better communicate and establish transparency with YouthCare’s staff.
- Serve as point person to greet a group of staff and young people from a transitional housing program for youth experiencing homelessness.
- Assist them in selecting out clothing, hygiene items, food from our donations inventory.
- Facilitate volunteer trainings and group projects. Support volunteer programming, recruitment, training, and volunteer projects.
- Create resources that can be utilized to train volunteers on an ongoing basis for multiple volunteer opportunities and/or training(s).
- Facilitate monthly+ Volunteer Information Sessions. Build capacity at YouthCare’s “Basement Boutique” and “hygiene Hallway.”
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Hunger and poverty disproportionately affect people who identify with multiple intersections of marginality—including people that identify as Black, Native, POC, queer, trans, disabled, first generation, etc. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage those that identify with these communities to apply
- Understanding of systemic racism and commitment to anti-racist work to ensure outputs are relevant and accessible to community members
- Flexibility and quick problem-solving skills to balance the variety of service activities and any potential shift in program priorities
- Experience working on multiple projects at once and ability to self-manage
- Ability to communicate clearly with staff members, partners, and AmeriCorps members
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with team, partners, and community members.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including public speaking skills
ELIGIBILITY
- Must be over 18 years old on the first day of service
- Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Unfortunately, F1 visas are not sufficient.
- Must be available 40 hours per week. Exact hours may vary by site placement, but will primarily be Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Must undergo a Washington State Patrol background check, FBI background check and National Sex Offender Registry Check, plus state of residence background check if not currently living in Washington
- High school diploma/GED
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Living Allowance
$2055
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$2055 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
BENEFITS
- Bi-weekly stipend of $1027.88 (pre-tax)
- $6895 Education Award or $1800 End of Service Stipend upon successful completion of
- Loan deferment and payment of interest accrued during service year on qualified student loans (loans must be federally-backed; personal/private loans not eligible)
- Noncompetitive eligibility for federal jobs for up to one year after completing service
- Health benefits that meet the minimum standards of ACA compliance
- Childcare assistance
- 10 days sick leave, 10 days personal leave plus 11 federal holidays
- Enrollment in an assistance program with 24-hour access to phone counseling
- Access to emergency assistance program to mitigate unforeseen financial emergencies that put your continued participation in AmeriCorps service at risk
- Monthly team meetings, high-quality training, professional development, and networking opportunities
- Lifelong friends and colleagues who are passionate about service!
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Robust professional development to support your personal, professional, and service goals and growth
- Skills to be gained include but not limited to: Interpersonal and Intercultural communication, community outreach, adaptability, relationship building, conflict management, customer service, resource navigation, data entry, knowledge of WA public benefits, knowledge of inner workings of non-profits and community college systems
- Career development trainings provided by UWKC AmeriCorps team
- Previous trainings include: How to Network, Resume Workshops, Mock Interviews, How to make your LinkedIn Profile Shine
- Networking opportunities within United Way and Community Partners
- As a member of this cohort, you will be supported with a robust orientation, ongoing professional development opportunities, training, check-ins, and the tools and resources you need to succeed.
Education Requirements
GED
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Subject to criminal background check