Description
The Social Services team works directly with those we serve, helping them overcome barriers to stability, providing personal assistance with food, clothing, rent, utilities, furniture, and transportation. As a team, you will work to provide help to those seeking assistance, through home visits and one-on-one in-office meetings. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in other projects, such as overseeing one of our client-support programs which provide transportation or furniture assistance; the Sweet Cheeks diaper program; facilitating financial literacy trainings; or working with programs designed to build and enhance community.
This position is part of the Vincentian Volunteers of Cincinnati (VVC) program, a faith-based, year-long, residential service program, providing young adults an opportunity to grow in faith, friendship and service by providing both direct and indirect service to our neighbors in need.
VVC members serve full-time in a unique work placement with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Cincinnati. They live together in a house provided by the program in the West End neighborhood of Cincinnati, blocks from SVDP’s Neyer Outreach Center. The program is an 11-month commitment, running late August through late July and provides members with excellent professional experience in a supportive context.
The Social Services team works directly with those we serve, helping them overcome barriers to stability, providing personal assistance with food, clothing, rent, utilities, furniture, and transportation. As a team, you will work to provide help to those seeking assistance, through home visits and one-on-one in-office meetings. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in other projects, such as overseeing one of our client-support programs which provide transportation or furniture assistance; the Sweet Cheeks diaper program; facilitating financial literacy trainings; or working with programs designed to build and enhance community.
This position is part of the Vincentian Volunteers of Cincinnati (VVC) program, a faith-based, year-long, residential service program, providing young adults an opportunity to grow in faith, friendship and service by providing both direct and indirect service to our neighbors in need.
VVC members serve full-time in a unique work placement with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Cincinnati. They live together in a house provided by the program in the West End neighborhood of Cincinnati, blocks from SVDP’s Neyer Outreach Center. The program is an 11-month commitment, running late August through late July and provides members with excellent professional experience in a supportive context.
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Living Allowance
$145
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$145 monthly
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Housing, Living allowance, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
Benefits:
• Room and board
• Health & renter's insurance
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement (up to $50)
• Monthly stipend
• Monthly allotment of bus tokens
• WiFi access
• Monthly leadership development workshops
• 1:1 personal mentoring
• 3 overnight retreats - Orientation; mid-year; closing
• AmeriCorps Education Award (~$6,000) upon successful completion of program
• May be eligible for federal loan deferment
Education Requirements
College Graduate
Desired Certifications or Qualifications
Requirements:
Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. A college degree is preferred, although life experience and motivation to serve will also be assessed to determine preparation for the job. Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office are required. Some driving may be necessary, so a valid driver’s license is ideal. A strong ability to build interpersonal working relationships with people from a variety of different backgrounds, especially those from low-income communities, is essential. Reliable organizational skills with proven ability to follow through are important. A willingness and ability to be part of a cooperative team effort and the ability to express oneself verbally and in writing are also necessary.
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time
Subject to criminal background check
Age Requirement
21 - 30