AmeriCorps
Women Re-Entry Program Coordinator VISTA-UWGLV
AmeriCorps, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117
Women Re-Entry Program Coordinator VISTA-UWGLV
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) is committed to improving lives and community conditions. We strive to create population level change in the areas of education, community stability, and healthy aging and ensure individuals who experience crises have the supports they need to rebound. We focus on strengthening the networks of providers that deliver services to address these concerns and through staff of UWGLV who lead efforts across all three-issue areas, we address issues at the programmatic and systemic levels seeking to identify and deal with the root causes. We utilize the collective impact framework as a method for this problem solving of complex social issues and we embrace and promote practices as an asset towards creating positive change.
Member Duties :
SELF! is a reentry program in the Lehigh Valley supporting women with criminal backgrounds, including those impacted by incarceration, domestic violence, homelessness, fire loss, or relocation, as well as at-risk youth and children of incarcerated parents. The SELF LV VISTA will work with staff and volunteers to build project planning and management systems that support sustainable growth while maintaining quality services. This role will focus on developing resources, coordinating volunteer recruitment, and enhancing community outreach to expand programming and increase impact. It's a hands-on opportunity to strengthen and grow an organization making a difference for individuals rebuilding their lives.
Program Benefits :
Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Stipend , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service .
*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 : Health , Community and Economic Development , Neighborhood Revitalization , Homelessness , Education , Community Outreach , Ex-Offender Reentry , Children/Youth , Hunger , Special Initiative: Promise Zones , Housing .
Skills : Communications , Urban Planning , Recruitment , Education , Non-Profit Management , Leadership , Team Work , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Public Health , Social Services , Counseling , Computers/Technology , Conflict Resolution , Teaching/Tutoring , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Youth Development .
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) is committed to improving lives and community conditions. We strive to create population level change in the areas of education, community stability, and healthy aging and ensure individuals who experience crises have the supports they need to rebound. We focus on strengthening the networks of providers that deliver services to address these concerns and through staff of UWGLV who lead efforts across all three-issue areas, we address issues at the programmatic and systemic levels seeking to identify and deal with the root causes. We utilize the collective impact framework as a method for this problem solving of complex social issues and we embrace and promote practices as an asset towards creating positive change.
Member Duties :
SELF! is a reentry program in the Lehigh Valley supporting women with criminal backgrounds, including those impacted by incarceration, domestic violence, homelessness, fire loss, or relocation, as well as at-risk youth and children of incarcerated parents. The SELF LV VISTA will work with staff and volunteers to build project planning and management systems that support sustainable growth while maintaining quality services. This role will focus on developing resources, coordinating volunteer recruitment, and enhancing community outreach to expand programming and increase impact. It's a hands-on opportunity to strengthen and grow an organization making a difference for individuals rebuilding their lives.
Program Benefits :
Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Stipend , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service .
*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 : Health , Community and Economic Development , Neighborhood Revitalization , Homelessness , Education , Community Outreach , Ex-Offender Reentry , Children/Youth , Hunger , Special Initiative: Promise Zones , Housing .
Skills : Communications , Urban Planning , Recruitment , Education , Non-Profit Management , Leadership , Team Work , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Public Health , Social Services , Counseling , Computers/Technology , Conflict Resolution , Teaching/Tutoring , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Youth Development .