What are the responsibilities and job description for the AmeriCorp Program Assistant position at Boys & Girls Club of the Fox Valley?
Full-Time/Part-Time AmeriCorps Program Assistant Position
Home Base - Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley is searching for talented, dynamic, and motivated youth-focused professionals to provide outreach, support, and advocacy services for youth and families experiencing challenges related to running away and/or transience and/or housing insecurities.
Primary Function
The AmeriCorps Program Assistants will use a best-practice, trauma-informed approach to connecting with at-risk, runaway, transient, and homeless youth and families. Program Assistants will work independently, collaboratively as part of a team, and a part of a larger collaborative community agency. Program Assistants will create program awareness and presence in the community, conduct crisis intervention and response, provide hotline response, street and community outreach, basic needs support, prevention services, and additional advocacy activities to youth and families in the service area.
Ideal Candidates will be:
- Mission-driven
- Able to successfully engage in one-on-one conversation and connect with groups of youth
- Skilled at motivating and engaging children, youth, and families
- Self-motivated and innovative
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and of unquestionable personal integrity
- Comfortable in larger community settings
Preferred Education and Experience
Successful candidates will demonstrate outstanding communication skills and have interest in working with vulnerable youth. Previous experience working with at-risk youth is preferred. High School diploma required. Interest or experience in Social Services and/or Human Services is preferred. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
Term Length/Time Commitment
These positions are funded through the AmeriCorps National Community Service program. The term of service is a one-year commitment and runs from September 2024 through August 2025. Terms of service can begin at any point in the service year
- Full-Time – Members must complete 1,700 hours within the service year, which averages about 32 hours per week. Full time members receive a yearly living allowance of $18,700 which equates to about $779.17 (with less withholdings), paid out on the 15th and the last day of each month. Members who fulfill their yearly hourly commitment receive an education award after their term of service. The 2024-25 education award amount is $7,395. Flexible schedule is required. Primarily daytime hours with occasional evenings/weekends.
- Part-Time – Must complete 900 hours within the service year, which averages about 17 hours per week. Part-time members receive a yearly living allowance of $9,350 which equates to about $389.56 (with less withholdings), paid out on the 15th and last day of each month. Members that fulfill their yearly hourly commitment receive an education award at the conclusion of their term of service. The 2023-24 education award is $3,698. Flexible schedule is required. Primarily daytime hours with occasional evenings/weekends.
Retention Bonus
Wisconsin Association for Homeless and Runaway Services (WAHRS) is offering a $3,000 retention bonus for full-time members and a $1,500 retention bonus for part-time members. Bonuses will be paid out three times per year at a rate of $1,000 for full-time members and $500 for half-time members. Bonuses are paid on December 1st, March 1st, and June 1st.
Health and Childcare Benefits
Health insurance is available for full-time members provided they are not covered under another policy. Family members are not eligible for coverage. WAHRS will provide a policy that meets the requirements of the Affordable Care Act. Childcare benefits are also available for full-time members who meet income requirements.
- AmeriCorps Service offers by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley are contingent upon passing a criminal background check, identity verification, and a drug screen.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of age, race, religion, color, marital status, sex, national origin, ancestry, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.
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