Job description

AmeriCorps NCA COMMUNITY CONNECTOR CORPS

Community Education Specialist at Cleveland Play House

Want to see change and growth in the community? This is where change happens!

This position is for a year of service, starting August, 2022 and ending July 31th 2023. If you are looking to make a substantial difference in the community we'd love to have you on the team! This is a rewarding opportunity for a gap year, recent college graduates, and current college students. Veterans, older adults, and others seeking to make a difference in their community, or a change in career, are also encouraged to apply. You will gain hands on experience working with students, families, and older adults in Cleveland, Ohio as we foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and civic engagement.

As part of the AmeriCorps and Cleveland Play House team, you'll be working with people that share your drive to serve the community. The Cleveland Play House is focused on creating and providing environments that are safe and positive by providing programing that is anti-racist, trauma informed, culturally competent and creative.

Position Available:

Wrap Around Coordinator - Stationed inside a Cleveland Public School, you'll work directly with students and their families to ensure that they have access to any needed supports. These needs could be identified by the school staff or the families themselves.

Examples include:

• Engaging children in afterschool or out of school programing.
• Assisting in obtaining support for children with learning and/or living situations challenges.
• Helping children and families obtain food and housing assistance.
• Locating organizations that have the ability to provide needed resources of.
• Finding accessible and affordable medical assistance.
• Following up with children and their families.

This role includes direct work with the children with a focus forming relationships that will develop the trust that is necessary to identify supportive services.

Benefits

Living Allowance: This is a full time position that includes a living allowance of up to $717.48 (paid twice a month) for a total of $16,502.00.

Education Award: Segal Education Award equivalent to the maximum amount of the Pell Grant upon the successful completion of service hours: $6,495.00 for full-time members. The education award may be used towards educational expenses and/or current/past/future student expenses.

Gain training and professional development skills. Networking and opportunities to attend regional and national conferences throughout the year.

Requirements

· Minimum of 18 years of age

· High School Diploma or GED, some college preferred

· Must be a US Citizen, National, or Legal Permanent Resident

· Must undergo and pass a criminal history background check

· Passion and perseverance for service

Job Types: Full-time, Internship

Pay: $1,434.96 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All of our sites and partner agencies take COVID-19 related precautions.

Work Location: One location

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