Community Services Coordinator

MEMBER POSITION TITLE: Community Services Coordinator (Community-Based Services Implementation Coordinator)

HOST SITE: VPI, Inc. – 110 N Kensington Drive, Appleton, WI 54915.

ACTIVITY LOCATION: Primarily in-person at the office located at 110 N Kensington Drive, Appleton, but would have the option to transition to a hybrid work schedule up to two days per week.

OVERVIEW: One of VPI’s strategic goals is to increase the number of programs we offer in the community, using the broader Fox Cities community as a campus. Community-based programming would increase inclusion overall for the individuals we serve and the greater Fox Cities community. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop and implement creative, fun, and meaningful community-based programming with a health and wellness focus.

This position is in partnership with the Be Well Fox Valley AmeriCorps Program. To learn more about the Be Well Fox Valley AmeriCorps Program, please visit our website at: https://bewellfoxvalley.org/ and click on the “AmeriCorps” tab. To learn more about AmeriCorps, please visit https://americorps.gov/.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with our Day Services and Pre-Employment clients (individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and other disabilities) to assist in the development and expansion of our community-based programming with a health and wellness focus
• Develop processes and procedures for effective communication to help streamline efforts and create efficiencies across programs
• Present on, explain, and market programs to potential community partners, funding sources, families, and clients
• Build structure and consistency across programs to ensure that the programs can be effectively replicated to ensure sustainable growth
• Develop relationships with community partners focusing on health and wellness
• Assist in activity planning to ensure that all community-based programming includes at least one health and wellness activity daily
• Train new staff in how to effectively deliver community-based programming with a health and wellness component
• Research best practices in community-based programming and health and wellness for VPI’s population served, make programming recommendations based on research, and work to implement the best practice recommendations
• Provide capacity building support to community-based programs at VPI
• Attend and participate in BWFV AmeriCorps program trainings on a variety of topics, including program orientation all-member team training and networking opportunities, Public Health AmeriCorps CDC Train virtual training series, community service projects, etc. These trainings occur through a combination virtual and in-person.
• Complete AmeriCorps paperwork, such as monthly reports, feedback surveys, etc.
• Community outreach around health and wellness topics and objectives
• Deliver community-based programing around health and wellness topics and objectives

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Be 18 years or older at the beginning of their service
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent
• U.S Citizen, U.S National, or Lawful permanent resident alien of the U.S
• Complete and pass an AmeriCorps-required background check

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Member Term of Service: The Member’s service term will start on 9/1/2024 and end on 8/31/2025.There’s flexibility with the position start date, however the position must start by or before 10/21/2024
• Time Requirements: The member is expected to serve 1,700 hours, which averages 35-40 hours/week during the service term period.
• Activity location: Primarily in-person at the office located at 110 N Kensington Drive, Appleton, but would have the option to transition to a hybrid work schedule up to two days per week.
• Members will receive a gross living allowance while serving, which is paid on the 15th and last day of each month. The gross living allowance amount will be $958.33 (the amount listed is before tax deductions). Please note, there will not be an additional hourly wage or salary.
• Segal Education Award upon successful completion of hourly requirement described in Time Requirements: The Education Award amount for this position is $7,395.00. Please note, this education award is an electronic transfer to either your educational institution, federal loan provider, etc. Members will not receive the education award via direct payment (such as check, cash, etc.).
• Member positions that average 35-40 hours/week are eligible for health insurance and childcare reimbursement (income eligibility required for childcare reimbursement benefit)
• Forbearance on qualified student loans while serving and interest accrual payments.
• Ability to utilize VPI’s membership benefits within the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce, Heart of the Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Envision Greater Fond du Lac for networking and continuing education.
• Staff social activities.
• Participation in Community Inclusion activities and outings.
• Ability to utilize VPI’s YMCA membership.
• Continuing education and staff development opportunities

CONTACT INFORMATION AND APPLICATION DUE DATE:

• Applicants should submit a resume or a Be Well Fox Valley AmeriCorps application (found at our website at (bewellfoxvalley.org) to Amanda Ross, AmeriCorps Program Director. Email: Amanda.ross@unitedwayfoxcities.org.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $2,029.42 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Appleton, WI 54915 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $2,029