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Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Number: 202300217
Department: Americorps Grant PWR We
Opening Date: 12/01/2023
Closing Date: 1/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: CNTY PROF
Description
Under the supervision of the Innovation and Planning Manager with oversight provided by the Policy Analyst, this position oversees the functions of the Ingham County Health Department AmeriCorps State/National Program. Coordinates the recruitment and training of AmeriCorps members. Develops and maintains on-site guidance and technical support to AmeriCorps members and their host-site supervisors. Collects data related to AmeriCorps and reports on findings. Works with community resources to promote AmeriCorps and its mission to strengthen communities through service work with a shifting focus to advance healthy homes programming initiatives. A key aspect involves providing robust support to current AmeriCorps members while spearheading the design and implementation of a comprehensive curriculum centered around fostering healthy housing environments. This position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule with both in-person and remote work occurring on a weekly basis. The position will not be fully remote.
Essential Functions
1. Serves as a lead role in the Ingham County Health Department AmeriCorps State and National Program by planning, coordinating and implementing the AmeriCorps program, a national service program that strengthens community by involving people in service to meet local challenges.
2. Recruits AmeriCorps service members. Receives and reviews AmeriCorps applications. Organizes and participates in the interview process and makes hiring decisions. Notifies applicants of interview results. Processes background checks. Onboards AmeriCorps service members.
3. Supervises AmeriCorps service members for all AmeriCorps program compliance. Regularly reviews and submits service member timesheets. Facilitates member disciplinary measures as needed.
4. Develops and facilitates training curriculums for AmeriCorps State member groups and host site supervisors. Provides regular on-site guidance and technical assistance. Develops community resources and training opportunities to meet and promote the AmeriCorps State mission.
5. Explains the AmeriCorps program to schools, community organizations and other interested groups to recruit host sites and members. Works in partnership with community organizations to develop their capacity to become host sites for future AmeriCorps members. Oversees host site supervisors to ensure program compliance.
6. Maintains records and statistics on AmeriCorps activities required by funding sources, the Michigan Community Service Commission, and community partners.
7. Ensures grant compliance and contract requirements. Coordinates the writing and submission processes of the AmeriCorps State grant funding applications. Coordinates with the Grants Coordinator, Policy Analyst, and Accounting.
8. Assures timely completion of required progress reports including those to the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC). Serves as a liaison to the MSCS and coordinates on-site visits by MSCS staff.
9. Participates in staff meetings and attends or conducts conferences and workshops related to the AmeriCorps State Program.
10. Represents the AmeriCorps State Program to various community groups throughout Ingham County. Provides periodic updates to the Ingham County Health Department and its committees. Meets regularly with supervisor for program oversight and review.
Other Functions:
(An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the above tasks. These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.)
Employment Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's Degree is required.
Experience: One year of experience working with, coordinating, or managing volunteers is required.
Other Requirements: None
(The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria)
Requirements and Working Conditions
Physical Requirements:
(This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the requirements listed above. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements.)
Working Conditions:
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This position is benefited and is subject to the iCEA COUNTY PROFESSIONAL GROUP CBA.
Ingham County offers a wide range of benefits to support you in your career. View the for more information.
The current group contract can be viewed
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
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Please indicate what degree you have and what it is in, if not applicable type N/A.
03
How many years of experience do you have working with, coordinating, or managing volunteers?
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Briefly describe your experience working with, coordinating, or managing volunteers, if not applicable type N/A.
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Did you submit your cover letter and resume?
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Did you submit your transcripts, if not please explain why.
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Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Number: 202300217
Department: Americorps Grant PWR We
Opening Date: 12/01/2023
Closing Date: 1/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: CNTY PROF
Description
Under the supervision of the Innovation and Planning Manager with oversight provided by the Policy Analyst, this position oversees the functions of the Ingham County Health Department AmeriCorps State/National Program. Coordinates the recruitment and training of AmeriCorps members. Develops and maintains on-site guidance and technical support to AmeriCorps members and their host-site supervisors. Collects data related to AmeriCorps and reports on findings. Works with community resources to promote AmeriCorps and its mission to strengthen communities through service work with a shifting focus to advance healthy homes programming initiatives. A key aspect involves providing robust support to current AmeriCorps members while spearheading the design and implementation of a comprehensive curriculum centered around fostering healthy housing environments. This position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule with both in-person and remote work occurring on a weekly basis. The position will not be fully remote.
Essential Functions
1. Serves as a lead role in the Ingham County Health Department AmeriCorps State and National Program by planning, coordinating and implementing the AmeriCorps program, a national service program that strengthens community by involving people in service to meet local challenges.
2. Recruits AmeriCorps service members. Receives and reviews AmeriCorps applications. Organizes and participates in the interview process and makes hiring decisions. Notifies applicants of interview results. Processes background checks. Onboards AmeriCorps service members.
3. Supervises AmeriCorps service members for all AmeriCorps program compliance. Regularly reviews and submits service member timesheets. Facilitates member disciplinary measures as needed.
4. Develops and facilitates training curriculums for AmeriCorps State member groups and host site supervisors. Provides regular on-site guidance and technical assistance. Develops community resources and training opportunities to meet and promote the AmeriCorps State mission.
5. Explains the AmeriCorps program to schools, community organizations and other interested groups to recruit host sites and members. Works in partnership with community organizations to develop their capacity to become host sites for future AmeriCorps members. Oversees host site supervisors to ensure program compliance.
6. Maintains records and statistics on AmeriCorps activities required by funding sources, the Michigan Community Service Commission, and community partners.
7. Ensures grant compliance and contract requirements. Coordinates the writing and submission processes of the AmeriCorps State grant funding applications. Coordinates with the Grants Coordinator, Policy Analyst, and Accounting.
8. Assures timely completion of required progress reports including those to the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC). Serves as a liaison to the MSCS and coordinates on-site visits by MSCS staff.
9. Participates in staff meetings and attends or conducts conferences and workshops related to the AmeriCorps State Program.
10. Represents the AmeriCorps State Program to various community groups throughout Ingham County. Provides periodic updates to the Ingham County Health Department and its committees. Meets regularly with supervisor for program oversight and review.
Other Functions:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must adhere to departmental standards in regard to HIPAA and other privacy issues.
- During a public health emergency, the employee may be required to perform duties similar to but not limited to those in his/her job description.
(An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the above tasks. These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.)
Employment Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's Degree is required.
Experience: One year of experience working with, coordinating, or managing volunteers is required.
Other Requirements: None
(The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria)
Requirements and Working Conditions
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting, walking, standing, bending over and lifting/holding/carrying objects found in an office environment.
- Requires periodic exertion beyond that found in a typical office setting.
- Ability to communicate and respond to co-worker and customer inquiries both in person and over the phone.
- Ability to operate a PC/laptop and to enter & retrieve information from a computer.
- Ability to handle varying and often high levels of stress.
(This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the requirements listed above. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements.)
Working Conditions:
- The work environment is a typical office setting where sensory experience includes uniform temperatures, conversational noise and everyday office activities.
- Travel is required to off-site locations.
March 2022
ICEA 7
This position is benefited and is subject to the iCEA COUNTY PROFESSIONAL GROUP CBA.
Ingham County offers a wide range of benefits to support you in your career. View the for more information.
The current group contract can be viewed
01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
- Yes
- No
02
Please indicate what degree you have and what it is in, if not applicable type N/A.
03
How many years of experience do you have working with, coordinating, or managing volunteers?
- I have no experience
- I have 6 months of experience
- I have 1 year of experience
- I have 2 years of experience
- I have 3+ years of experience
04
Briefly describe your experience working with, coordinating, or managing volunteers, if not applicable type N/A.
05
Did you submit your cover letter and resume?
- Yes
- No
06
Did you submit your transcripts, if not please explain why.
Required Question
