This opportunity permits working at another job and/or attendance at college/trade school during off hours. Federal Loan Forbearance, Living Allowance (estimate of $1,224 monthly), and Childcare assistance is available if eligible. Education award ($6320) upon successful completion of service, and in-depth trainings useful for future careers
• Participate in an emergency or disaster related services as required by Volunteer Florida and AmeriCorps
• Facilitate connections and referrals to the appropriate service under HUF’s Center for Working Families (CWF) and any other programs provided by HUF.
• Attending all required trainings that will enhance their professional development and ability to better serve the target families
• Assess and assist clients with job readiness tools – resume templates, interview best practices and other tools and resources in collaboration with Workforce Development Coaches to connect families with opportunities for increased income
Service Activities
TRENT will provide an extra measure of continuity of care for clients who are in crisis, emergency financial assistance due to challenges that they cannot effectively navigate themselves.
TRENT will come alongside these clients and help them navigate Hispanic Unity's full array of integrated services offered through HUF's Center for Working Families (CWF) and other services.
CWF focuses on three core service strands:
Workforce development and employment services.
Financial literacy education and coaching.
Improved access to public benefits -- ranging from SNAP, health insurance and other facilitated access to healthcare, childcare and housing assistance -- which puts clients in a better financial position to make longer-term progress.
Community Need Addressed
This is a full-time AmeriCorps service position, October 4, 2021, until September 30, 2022. Hosted by Hispanic Unity of Florida nonprofit organization, the position (called Resiliency and Equity Navigator) will serve Broward Community, Florida.
The population to be served are low to moderate income, low English proficiency families in Broward County. This population struggles to make ends meet and were disparately impacted by the corona virus as many worked in hospitality and retail. These families now need critical support to move from crisis to stability as they come through the pandemic. They are unemployed or underemployed making less than $30K per year and have 2-3 children in the home.
Position Outcomes
AmeriCorps members will help families affected by the coronavirus pandemic to build resiliency as they move from crisis to stability. Members will form The Resiliency and Equity Navigators Team (TRENT)
Members will be called upon to help families who apply for Emergency Assistance to navigate HUF's wrap-around 2Gen (serving multiple generations and tracking outcomes for each) integrated services as well as solve problems and confront systemic, situational or skills-related barriers keeping them from success.
At the end of the first program year, the AmeriCorps members will be responsible for helping at least 300 families learn new skills that empower them to navigate and advocate for their own needs and those of their family as they develop resiliency by persevering and overcoming obstacles and inequity.
The program will focus on the CNCS Community National and Community Services focus area of Economic Opportunity.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Living allowance, Stipend
Flexible schedule
Remote some sessions
Education Benefits
Credential or Certification
CPR
Disaster Preparedness, response or mitigation
American red Cross Certification
Diversity and Inclusion
Citizenship
Professional development - HUF programs
Skills you will gain
Guidance for the Community to provide children with the skills necessary to succeed in school ( Programs - benefits )
Contribute to the Community for Social and Emotional Physical Cognitive Language Development ( Support and programs available)
Gain knowledge on how to access and guide our Community on the following
Public Benefits Application Assistance
SNAP (Food Stamps)
Nutrition Classes
Medicaid
A.C.A. (Obamacare)
Employment Services
Job Search
Resume Building
Interviewing Preparation
Employment Opportunities
Career Planning
Money Management Assistance
Budgeting
Credit Improvement
Debt Reduction
Asset Building
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, 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, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, 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
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, 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 environment of contribution, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, 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, Understand and anticipate the needs of others