What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Navigator, AmeriCorps VISTA position at InterFaith Works of Central New York?
When applying for this position, please include a cover letter with your resume as requested below.
Summary:
Bridge the digital divide for low-income older adults! Design a program to help older adults use technology safely and confidently. A great opportunity for a hands-on and creative problem-solver.
Project Description
To help low-income older adults improve their digital skills, avoid scams, access benefits, and stretch their income, the Digital Navigator VISTA Member will build and expand Digital Literacy programming. The Digital Navigator VISTA Member will build partnerships with host locations like community centers, libraries, and senior housing; create systems for procuring, setting up and maintaining a mobile lab; create a recruitment, training, and management system for Digital Literacy volunteers; and test out methods for delivering classes, including scheduling systems, outreach and sign-up methods, data tracking, and collecting feedback to improve the program.
Member Duties
The Digital Navigator VISTA Member will develop a pilot program with community partners to meet the digital literacy needs of low-income older adults in Onondaga County. Activities will include developing program materials and a network for participant recruitment; collaborating with community partners to host classes; creating tools to measure and assess the impact of the program; and contributing to community-wide efforts to grow digital literacy in our region.
Program Benefits
AmeriCorps VISTA is a national program; members serve for 12 months, helping a local organization expand capacity to alleviate poverty. VISTA Members earn a Living Allowance ($24,894) and an End of Service Award. Other benefits include Housing Stipend, Health Coverage, Childcare assistance, Relocation Allowance, Transportation Reimbursement, Training and Professional Development, and Non-Competitive Eligibility for federal jobs. To learn more about AmeriCorps VISTA, visit AmeriCorps VISTA | AmeriCorps
Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will have an aptitude for and be interested in growing the following skills:
- Written, communication, and organizational skills
- Project Design and Management
- Community Needs Assessment
- Partnership-Building
- Leadership
- A commitment to supporting low-income community members as they age
Other Terms:
Personal transportation is required; this position permits working at another job during off hours; this position permits attendance at school during after hours
Working conditions and physical demands required:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the VISTA Member to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:
- Must have personal vehicle for regular travel throughout Onondaga County; must be able to travel through the service area at least 50% of the time using reliable transportation, traversing streets, ascending/descending stairs, and exposed to outside weather conditions
- Working some nights and weekends required
- Remain in a stationary position at a workstation and use a computer approximately 25-50% of the time
- Ability to frequently sit for long periods attending meetings/trainings
About InterFaith Works of Central New York
InterFaith Works builds bridges of understanding to affirm the dignity of all people in Central New York. Working with the different faith communities and the diversity of the region’s people, we address deeply embedded social divisions. Informed and influenced by the values and ethics of the faith traditions, we work with the community to find common ground on its issues. Using the tools of interfaith and cross-cultural dialogue, we create life-changing experiences that lead to actions for the creation of a more equitable and loving community.
InterFaith Works has a 39-year history of helping older adults stay socially connected as they age. The Center for Healthy Aging’s programs and services promote activity, socialization and life-long learning, in order to empower older adults to age with dignity. Our growing list of programs include volunteer-based companionship and friendly visits for older adults living at home and in Long Term Care Facilities; respite for family caregivers; outreach and assistance to help older adults connect with the resources they need to age well; social activities, case management, and English classes for older New Americans; and Digital Navigator classes. We also convene the Greater Syracuse Aging Services Coalition, which builds collaborative initiatives to promote social connection and opportunity for all older adults in our community.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $478.73 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
Schedule:
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $479
