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SalaryYCC is a community, non-profit organization which provides a year-round YouthBuild program, in which opportunity youth ages 16-24 who are disconnected from school and employment are able to complete their high school education and earn industry recognized certifications. YouthBuild provides an evidence-based, holistic and comprehensive youth program including education, occupational skill training, life skills, employability skills, leadership and placement into college and careers. Additional youth intervention services include trauma-informed programming and onsite mental health services. YCC also provides supportive services including case management, uniforms, food, transportation, and stipends. YCC delivers a life skills education to prepare participants for success in school, careers, and life. Participants explore skills including managing stress, communication, time management, relationships, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship.
Member Duties : The VISTA Member Support Specialist will work with the Career Success team in developing a system of community resources and requirements to help eliminate barriers to success, ensuring that there is a system of member feedback and evaluations as well as a tracking system regarding member referrals, support and connections. The VISTA Member Support Specialist will: • Assist Member Services Manager and Career Success team in developing a system of community resources to help eliminate barriers to success. • Develop a system of member feedback and evaluations through scheduling and assist in tracking the necessary data regarding referrals, support and connections. • Work to create a standardized record of personal and professional goals. • Develop a system of member connections to ensure regular and timely interactions with members who are absent from the program. • Develop a resource for parents and family members regarding the YouthBuild program.
Program Benefits : Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Education , Housing , Homelessness , Children/Youth .
Education , Housing , Homelessness , Children/Youth .
Skills :
General Skills , Youth Development , Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring , Social Services , Communications .
General Skills , Youth Development , Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring , Social Services , Communications .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Youth Conservation Corps - Member Support Specialist
Program Start/End Date
12/04/2023 - 12/02/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
ILLINOIS Chicago
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 01/01/2024 To 12/01/2024
Contact
Karen Rios
1020 W Greenwood Ave
Waukegan IL 60087
847-623-0900
krios@youthconservationcorps.org
www.youthconservationcorps.org
Listing ID
84635
