AmeriCorps
El Paso ISD Community Schools VISTA Leader
What is a Community School? -A partnership school, bringing every resource from the community together to support student success and family strength. The focus of the Community Schools program of the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) is to not only support academic services, but also to integrate healthcare, social services, youth programs, community development and other community engagement opportunities for the betterment of the entire neighborhood to build long term sustainability. AmeriCorps VISTA members will assist in developing Community Schools at close to 30 campuses throughout EPISD. This partnership will enhance the work currently undertaken by various non-profit organizations. AmeriCorps Vista members will build capacity in issues relating to food security, health services, housing, job training, adult education, prevention and recovery programs, child care and afterschool/enrichment programs.
Member Duties :
The VISTA El Paso ISD Community Schools Program Leader will enhance the project by supporting recruitment and selection of high quality VISTAs to ensure project success. The Leader will also develop and conduct orientation and training to equip VISTAs with knowledge and skills related to the project. The Leader will enhance project and member effectiveness by facilitating the VISTA team, supporting team members in their work, and monitoring member weekly reports. The Leader will enhance VISTA project stability and sustainability by assisting with the collection and compiling of data from the project.
Program Benefits :
Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Training , Living Allowance .
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .
Terms : Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas : Education .
Skills : Team Work , Non-Profit Management , Public Health , Computers/Technology , Community Organization , General Skills , Counseling , Youth Development , Communications , Teaching/Tutoring , Education , Leadership , Environment .
What is a Community School? -A partnership school, bringing every resource from the community together to support student success and family strength. The focus of the Community Schools program of the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) is to not only support academic services, but also to integrate healthcare, social services, youth programs, community development and other community engagement opportunities for the betterment of the entire neighborhood to build long term sustainability. AmeriCorps VISTA members will assist in developing Community Schools at close to 30 campuses throughout EPISD. This partnership will enhance the work currently undertaken by various non-profit organizations. AmeriCorps Vista members will build capacity in issues relating to food security, health services, housing, job training, adult education, prevention and recovery programs, child care and afterschool/enrichment programs.
Member Duties :
The VISTA El Paso ISD Community Schools Program Leader will enhance the project by supporting recruitment and selection of high quality VISTAs to ensure project success. The Leader will also develop and conduct orientation and training to equip VISTAs with knowledge and skills related to the project. The Leader will enhance project and member effectiveness by facilitating the VISTA team, supporting team members in their work, and monitoring member weekly reports. The Leader will enhance VISTA project stability and sustainability by assisting with the collection and compiling of data from the project.
Program Benefits :
Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Training , Living Allowance .
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .
Terms : Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas : Education .
Skills : Team Work , Non-Profit Management , Public Health , Computers/Technology , Community Organization , General Skills , Counseling , Youth Development , Communications , Teaching/Tutoring , Education , Leadership , Environment .