AmeriCorp Employment VISTA
Havertown, PA Havertown, PA Full-time Contract Full-time Contract From $17,552 a year From $17,552 a year 12 days ago 12 days ago 12 days ago Community Options, Inc.
is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.
We are Now Hiring an Employment VISTA in Delaware County/Havertown, PA as part of a project through AmeriCorps VISTA.
The Supported Employment Outreach VISTA will focus on the outreach and expansion of the supported employment program including developing new partnerships with employers and schools as well as educating employers on the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities.
Annual Allowance:
$17,552.
08
Responsibilities:
Attend trainings and orientations; shadow a Job Coach/Employment Specialist; conduct site visits.
Begin implementation of COBAC action plan Develop a survey for existing COBAC members.
Meet with each COBAC member to discuss areas of improvement for volunteer-led initiatives.
Based on volunteer feedback, develop an action plan to enhance COBAC experience.
Recruit new COBAC members by establishing a stronger presence in the community.
VISTA should attend business networking events, join member coalitions, Chambers of Commerce, etc.
Participate in Cupid's Chase 5K planning, coordinating, and volunteer-recruitment.
Develop peer to peer fundraising tools to share with COBAC members.
Solicit new partners, vendors, and sponsors for Cupid's Chase.
Outreach to and develop new partnerships with vocational schools, colleges and universities where primary school students with disabilities can take campus tours, meet with professors or academic advisors for the field in which they are interested, or meet with officers from accessibility/ accommodation offices Leverage new partnerships to identify fundraising, grant, corporate partnership, or publicity opportunities geared toward growth of employment programming as appropriate Educate employers on the benefits of employing people with disabilities, and on how Community Options works with employers to ensure success and retention Experience/Skills Required:
Must be 18 years of age or older Bachelor's degree is highly preferred (2022 College Grads are strongly encouraged to apply!) Must be legally authorized to work in the US Successful members should have strong written and verbal communication skills, some experience with or knowledge of community outreach, marketing, workforce development, affordable housing, special education or disability services, and good time management/ organizational skills.
What We Offer:
Living Allowance/Stipend Non-Competitive Eligibility (NCE)- AmeriCorps VISTA is the only AmeriCorps program that allows members to earn federal non-competitive eligibility, giving members an edge in the federal hiring process.
(Service years also count toward federal civil service pension End of Service Award-Members can choose between a Segal Education Award (valued at approximately $6,495) to pay for a range of education expenses or a $1,800 cash stipend.
Loan forbearance/ deferment Free basic healthcare coverage, or up to $8550 to cover out of pocket medical expenses for members who chose to purchase outside benefits/ or who have health insurance through a parent or spouse Various Employee Discount Programs Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! https:
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americorps.
gov/mp/listing/viewListing.
do?fromSearch=true&id=113262 Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V #IND-DE Job Types:
Full-time, Contract Pay:
From $17,552.
08 per year Schedule:
8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday On call Weekends as needed Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.
We are Now Hiring an Employment VISTA in Delaware County/Havertown, PA as part of a project through AmeriCorps VISTA.
The Supported Employment Outreach VISTA will focus on the outreach and expansion of the supported employment program including developing new partnerships with employers and schools as well as educating employers on the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities.
Annual Allowance:
$17,552.
08
Responsibilities:
Attend trainings and orientations; shadow a Job Coach/Employment Specialist; conduct site visits.
Begin implementation of COBAC action plan Develop a survey for existing COBAC members.
Meet with each COBAC member to discuss areas of improvement for volunteer-led initiatives.
Based on volunteer feedback, develop an action plan to enhance COBAC experience.
Recruit new COBAC members by establishing a stronger presence in the community.
VISTA should attend business networking events, join member coalitions, Chambers of Commerce, etc.
Participate in Cupid's Chase 5K planning, coordinating, and volunteer-recruitment.
Develop peer to peer fundraising tools to share with COBAC members.
Solicit new partners, vendors, and sponsors for Cupid's Chase.
Outreach to and develop new partnerships with vocational schools, colleges and universities where primary school students with disabilities can take campus tours, meet with professors or academic advisors for the field in which they are interested, or meet with officers from accessibility/ accommodation offices Leverage new partnerships to identify fundraising, grant, corporate partnership, or publicity opportunities geared toward growth of employment programming as appropriate Educate employers on the benefits of employing people with disabilities, and on how Community Options works with employers to ensure success and retention Experience/Skills Required:
Must be 18 years of age or older Bachelor's degree is highly preferred (2022 College Grads are strongly encouraged to apply!) Must be legally authorized to work in the US Successful members should have strong written and verbal communication skills, some experience with or knowledge of community outreach, marketing, workforce development, affordable housing, special education or disability services, and good time management/ organizational skills.
What We Offer:
Living Allowance/Stipend Non-Competitive Eligibility (NCE)- AmeriCorps VISTA is the only AmeriCorps program that allows members to earn federal non-competitive eligibility, giving members an edge in the federal hiring process.
(Service years also count toward federal civil service pension End of Service Award-Members can choose between a Segal Education Award (valued at approximately $6,495) to pay for a range of education expenses or a $1,800 cash stipend.
Loan forbearance/ deferment Free basic healthcare coverage, or up to $8550 to cover out of pocket medical expenses for members who chose to purchase outside benefits/ or who have health insurance through a parent or spouse Various Employee Discount Programs Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! https:
//my.
americorps.
gov/mp/listing/viewListing.
do?fromSearch=true&id=113262 Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V #IND-DE Job Types:
Full-time, Contract Pay:
From $17,552.
08 per year Schedule:
8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday On call Weekends as needed Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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