What are the responsibilities and job description for the Women Re-Entry Program Coordinator VISTA-UWGLV position at AmeriCorps?
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) is committed to improving lives and community conditions. We strive to create population level change in the areas of education, community stability, and healthy aging and ensure individuals who experience crises have the supports they need to rebound. We focus on strengthening the networks of providers that deliver services to address these concerns and through staff of UWGLV who lead efforts across all three-issue areas, we address issues at the programmatic and systemic levels seeking to identify and deal with the root causes. We utilize the collective impact framework as a method for this problem solving of complex social issues and we embrace and promote practices as an asset towards creating positive change.
Member Duties : SELF! is a reentry program in the Lehigh Valley supporting women with criminal backgrounds, including those affected by incarceration, domestic violence, homelessness, fire victimization, or those new to the area. SELF! also serves at-risk youth and children of incarcerated parents. The SELF LV VISTA will collaborate with staff and volunteers to establish a project planning and management infrastructure that supports sustainable growth while maintaining high-quality services for the community. The VISTA will focus on developing resources, coordinating volunteer recruitment, and enhancing outreach efforts to expand programming and impact. This position is a key opportunity to help strengthen and grow an organization dedicated to supporting disenfranchised individuals.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance , Training , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Ex-Offender Reentry , Housing , Homelessness , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Health , Special Initiative: Promise Zones , Education , Neighborhood Revitalization , Hunger , Children/Youth .
Ex-Offender Reentry , Housing , Homelessness , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Health , Special Initiative: Promise Zones , Education , Neighborhood Revitalization , Hunger , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Public Health , Team Work , Urban Planning , Teaching/Tutoring , Computers/Technology , Social Services , Youth Development , Communications , Recruitment , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Public Speaking , Counseling , Non-Profit Management , Education , Community Organization , Leadership , Conflict Resolution , Writing/Editing .
Public Health , Team Work , Urban Planning , Teaching/Tutoring , Computers/Technology , Social Services , Youth Development , Communications , Recruitment , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Public Speaking , Counseling , Non-Profit Management , Education , Community Organization , Leadership , Conflict Resolution , Writing/Editing .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Women Re-Entry Program Coordinator VISTA-UWGLV
Program Start/End Date
07/28/2025 - 07/27/2026
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City
Accepting Applications
From 03/20/2025 To 12/31/2025
Contact
Jennifer Nicolosi
1110 American Pkwy NE
Allentown PA 18109
16108075741
jennifern@unitedwayglv.org
unitedwayglv.org
Listing ID
114932
