AmeriCorps
CMSC: Family Services Specialist (NYPI)
Our AmeriCorps members provide crucial support to conflict resolution centers across New York State. At New York Peace Institute, the Family Service member supports case management, outreach, and service delivery for family cases including special education, early intervention, Surrogate's Court, and co-parenting. They assist with intake, follow-ups, and documentation, and help make these services more accessible. They participate in professional development and service initiatives, making a lasting impact on their own skills and the lives of those they serve.
Member Duties :
Members will serve at the CDRC Host Site conducting case intake, scheduling, and participant preparation prior to mediation. Members will also co-mediate cases with experienced volunteer mediators, conduct post-mediation follow-up, collect party demographics, and enter cases into CLM. In addition to programming and service delivery responsibilities, members can be expected to also support outreach activities to promote the CDRC program. CMSC members may also engage in supportive indirect services.
Program Benefits :
Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Professional Development & Networking , Stipend .
Terms : None
Service Areas : Children/Youth , Education , Community Outreach .
Skills : General Skills , Team Work , Youth Development , Leadership , Conflict Resolution , Communications .
Our AmeriCorps members provide crucial support to conflict resolution centers across New York State. At New York Peace Institute, the Family Service member supports case management, outreach, and service delivery for family cases including special education, early intervention, Surrogate's Court, and co-parenting. They assist with intake, follow-ups, and documentation, and help make these services more accessible. They participate in professional development and service initiatives, making a lasting impact on their own skills and the lives of those they serve.
Member Duties :
Members will serve at the CDRC Host Site conducting case intake, scheduling, and participant preparation prior to mediation. Members will also co-mediate cases with experienced volunteer mediators, conduct post-mediation follow-up, collect party demographics, and enter cases into CLM. In addition to programming and service delivery responsibilities, members can be expected to also support outreach activities to promote the CDRC program. CMSC members may also engage in supportive indirect services.
Program Benefits :
Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Professional Development & Networking , Stipend .
Terms : None
Service Areas : Children/Youth , Education , Community Outreach .
Skills : General Skills , Team Work , Youth Development , Leadership , Conflict Resolution , Communications .