R.I.S.E. Program Specialist (part time)

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Hiring Agency :

Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location : Papillion, NE

Hiring Rate : 16.454

Job Posting :

JR2024-00012304 R.I.S.E. Program Specialist (part time) (Open)

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Job Description :

Recognizing Increased Skills in Education (RISE) is a grant-funded AmeriCorps Program, requiring a one-year commitment from the AmeriCorps Member to serve between the dates of August 1, 2024, and July 31st, 2025. Part-time members will be required to complete 675 service hours. Members may serve more than one service year, not to exceed four service years.

AmeriCorps Members, titled "RISE Program Specialists", facilitate a skill-based curriculum to adjudicated youth, ages 12-18, focusing on educational skill development. The facilitation of the curriculum occurs in a group setting with youth attending either in-person or virtually. AmeriCorps Members may also serve youth on an individual basis, specific to the youth needs. As skill development takes time, additional support will be provided to each youth after the completion of the curriculum for up to 6 months.

So what is AmeriCorps? When you think of AmeriCorps, think of the Peace Corps but in your own backyard. AmeriCorps is a civil society program supported by the U.S. federal government, foundations, corporations and other donors engaging adults in public service work with a goal of "helping others and meeting critical needs in the community." Not only do RISE AmeriCorps members make a difference in their community, they gain valuable experience for their next job or graduate school endeavor.

Examples of Work

The AmeriCorps Member primarily focuses on teaching youth educational based skills, such as goal setting, motivation, organization, study skills and test taking strategies with the assistance of a pre-written curriculum. In-person groups are held in either the school, probation office, or other community site. Members are responsible for collecting and submitting data variables relating to school attendance for grant defined performance measures. Members will be required to attend and participate in AmeriCorps National Service events, specific Nebraska Probation trainings and encouraged to participate in additional trainings throughout their service year for professional development purposes (i.e. juvenile justice / education related conferences and various webinars related to service activities).

LOCATION : Papillion

Dates of Service : August 1, 2024 to July 31st, 2025

Living Stipend : $1,426.00 monthly (part time members)

Requirements / Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications : AmeriCorps Members are encouraged to have completed 48 hours of college coursework from an accredited college in Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, Education, or other related fields, which can be substituted with related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, Education, or related fields preferred. The ability to speak Spanish is desired, but not required.

Other :

• Must be a U.S Citizen or a permanent resident.
• AmeriCorps Members must submit to a criminal background check that includes FBI Fingerprinting, National Record Check, National Sex Offender Registry and State Criminal Background Check.
• Enrollment in the program is contingent on the results of a National Service Criminal History Check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Benefits

AmeriCorps Members are not considered State employees and will not receive State benefits. Members are eligible to receive the following benefits :

A monthly living stipend of $1,426 for PT members. The living stipend is not considered a salary or wage per AmeriCorps federal regulations.

Upon successful completion of the Member's term of National Service, the Member will receive an education award from the National Service Trust in the amount of $2,817.14 for PT members . The award can be used to pay for college or vocational school, to pay back qualified student loans, or in some cases can be transferred to children or grandchildren.

All full-time AmeriCorps Members are eligible to receive health insurance at no cost to the Member.

Full-time Members may receive a childcare subsidy while they participate in national service.

Members may be eligible to have the repayment of their qualified student loans postponed while serving (loan forbearance). Upon successful completion of a term of service the National Service Trust will pay, on behalf of the borrower, all or a portion of the interest that accrued on a qualified student loan during the Member's term of service.

Any questions related to the position, email Paige Zamora; Paige.Zamora@NEJudicial.gov

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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Salary : $1,426