In Washington state employment support is provided through a variety of government offices and public and private partners. Our members serve in state employment offices, nonprofits, and libraries where they focus on improving workplace readiness in communication, technology, and financial literacy and coach diverse community members through the job search process. They also support community members who are disabled, homeless, or living in poverty by connecting them to resources that will help them build a foundation of economic stability.
Service Activities
• Deliver educational presentations and conduct one on one mentoring with job seekers of all ages.
• Conduct outreach to diverse communities.
• Assist customers in accessing community assistance programs and resources.
• Collect and review data on participation and effectiveness of trainings.
• Recruit and manage volunteers.
Community Need Addressed
Washington Service Corps Economic Opportunity Positions serve diverse community members who are struggling with long-term unemployment, face barriers to employment, and lack essential employment skills in areas such as digital literacy and finance.
Position Outcomes
Individuals will improve their job readiness skills and financial knowledge, creating a pathway to sustainable employment and financial stability.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Skills you will gain
curriculum development, training facilitation, public speaking, communication, mentoring, volunteer recruitment and management, organization, empathy-building
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, 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