AmeriCorps Member- Workforce Development & Environmental Stewardship

AmeriCorps Training Assistant

EveryBody Works AmeriCorps Program, Williston and Burlington, Vermont

Service Sites:

· Burlington: 128 Lakeside Ave, Burlington, Vermont

· Williston: 329 Harvest Lane, Williston Vermont

Service Positions:

· Full Time: 40 hours per week for a total of 1720 hours ($30,000 stipend per year)

· Half Time: 20 hours per week for a total of 910 hours ($15,000 stipend per year)

Purpose:

ReSOURCE is an innovative non-profit organization dedicated to its mission to empower individuals and strengthen Vermont communities through workforce development, poverty relief, and environmental stewardship.

These AmeriCorps positions will support existing and new training programs that serve youth and young adults with disabilities. EveryBody Works Training Assistants will coordinate daily student assignments with department staff to ensure students are making progress toward personal and professional goals. Most importantly, this position will create a safe learning environment and enhance service-based experiences for all of ReSOURCE’s participants.

These AmeriCorps positions will support ReSOURCE’s new Work Based Learning (WBL) program. Our WBL program will work with high school students with disabilities from local high schools and provides work experiences and professional development in our Williston retail store, and at the Innovation Cafe in Burlington.

Our members also support ReSOURCE's mission of environmental stewardship, serving in our reuse stores in a number of different ways.

There is also opportunity for AmeriCorps members to serve in a capacity helping adults with barriers rejoin the workplace, volunteer coordination, learning to provide training support to individuals and groups with disabilities, and helping to organize service learning opportunities. At ReSOURCE we love to encourage utilizing each individual's unique skills in meaningful service to our community.

Description of Duties:

· Support existing & new training programs & volunteers that serve youth and adults with disabilities

· Help participants develop essential job skills which will lead to employment

· Support trainees with job readiness skills

· Practice and role model expectations

· Create & maintain a safe learning environment.

· Support and provide students & trainees with feedback and opportunities to grow

· Support trainees through meaningful connections

· Collaborate with supervisor to establish personal development goals

· Participate in service projects including National Days of Service

Qualifications:

· Excellent written and verbal communication

· Experience serving disadvantaged populations

· Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Access, Excel, Outlook, and Word

· Valid license and reliable transportation a must for some positions

· Must complete a National Service Criminal History Check

· Must undergo Agency of Human Services Adult & Child Abuse Registry Check

· Priority candidates will have experience in youth development

· Must be a U.S. citizen, a national, or legal permanent resident

· Must be at least 18 years old

· Must have high school diploma or GED certificate.

· Must pass a National Service Criminal History Check

· Must not have been convicted of murder or listed on the National Sex Offender registry

Benefits:

· Earn an annual AmeriCorps living allowance of $30,000 (Full Time) or $15,000 (Half Time)

· Earn an Education Award ($7,395 for successful completion of a Full Time term)

· Child care and health care available for Full Time positions

Positions start at the beginning of September, applicants are encouraged to apply ASAP to interview and have enough time for successful applicants to complete all necessary paperwork and background checks to become AmeriCorps members

ReSOURCE serves diverse populations throughout Vermont. As a workplace, ReSOURCE is strengthened by diverse perspectives. ReSOURCE seeks applicants who reflect the diversity within Vermont and who bring unique talents and strengths to ReSOURCE’s programs.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. Services to individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Williston, VT 05495: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person