What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Conservation Corps - Career Success Support Specialist position at AmeriCorps?
Youth Conservation Corps - Career Success Support Specialist
YCC is a community, non-profit organization which provides a year-round YouthBuild program, in which opportunity youth ages 16-24 who are disconnected from school and employment are able to complete their high school education and earn industry recognized certifications. YouthBuild provides an evidence-based, holistic and comprehensive youth program including education, occupational skill training, life skills, employability skills, leadership and placement into college and careers. Additional youth intervention services include trauma-informed programming and onsite mental health services. YCC also provides supportive services including case management, uniforms, food, transportation, and stipends. YCC delivers a life skills education to prepare participants for success in school, careers, and life. Participants explore skills including managing stress, communication, time management, relationships, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship.
- We anticipate position becoming available in late Fall 2024.
Member Duties : The VISTA Career Success Support Specialist will work with the Career Success team to ensure that members become employed, receive regular follow-up services and are able to achieve the career and life skills to maintain employment after they have graduated from the program. The VISTA Career Success Support Specialist will :
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Education , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Environment , Children / Youth .
Skills :
Community Organization , Youth Development , Team Work , Recruitment .
