AmeriCorps
Above and Beyond VISTA Leader
The VISTA will serve as part of an intra-agency team studying and refining Above and Beyond's model. The project is intended to identify and systematize best practices and update agency policies and procedures to reflect the most recent evidence-based recommendations for substance use social service care provision. This will allow AnB to effectively scale its services and better serve homeless individuals in Chicago - particularly those at high-risk for opioid addiction - ultimately helping them transition out of poverty by creating greater access to treatment and other services.
Member Duties :
The AnB VISTA Leader will enhance VISTA project success by supporting recruitment and selection of high quality VISTAs; work in collaboration with AnB staff, develop and conduct orientation and training to equip VISTAs with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in their individual roles; enhance VISTA project and member effectiveness by facilitating the VISTA team, supporting team members in their work, and compiling member monthly reports; and help facilitate offboarding and recruitment for the next VISTA cycle.
Program Benefits :
Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* .
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .
Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas : Health , Community Outreach , Homelessness , Education , Community and Economic Development .
Skills : Team Work , Leadership , Recruitment , Public Health , Writing/Editing , Computers/Technology , Conflict Resolution , General Skills , Social Services , Communications , Community Organization , Education .
The VISTA will serve as part of an intra-agency team studying and refining Above and Beyond's model. The project is intended to identify and systematize best practices and update agency policies and procedures to reflect the most recent evidence-based recommendations for substance use social service care provision. This will allow AnB to effectively scale its services and better serve homeless individuals in Chicago - particularly those at high-risk for opioid addiction - ultimately helping them transition out of poverty by creating greater access to treatment and other services.
Member Duties :
The AnB VISTA Leader will enhance VISTA project success by supporting recruitment and selection of high quality VISTAs; work in collaboration with AnB staff, develop and conduct orientation and training to equip VISTAs with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in their individual roles; enhance VISTA project and member effectiveness by facilitating the VISTA team, supporting team members in their work, and compiling member monthly reports; and help facilitate offboarding and recruitment for the next VISTA cycle.
Program Benefits :
Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* .
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .
Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas : Health , Community Outreach , Homelessness , Education , Community and Economic Development .
Skills : Team Work , Leadership , Recruitment , Public Health , Writing/Editing , Computers/Technology , Conflict Resolution , General Skills , Social Services , Communications , Community Organization , Education .