VISTA Mentor Recruiter/Coordinator, Broward, FL Church World Services

Application Deadline: Sunday, April 10, 2022 via https://my.americorps.gov

NOTE: DO NOT APPLY via Indeed.com. ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED via My.Americorps.gov are accepted in response to this opening. Two (2) Recommendations are required.

My.AmeriCorps.gov > Applications > Search Listings > Quick Search [inputs]: Program Type: AmeriCorps; VISTA State: Florida; Program Name (title): FL DCF Mentor Recruiter/ Coordinator (Broward CWS)

(My.AmeriCorps.gov Listing ID: 93460)

We are looking for someone to become a member of AmeriCorps VISTA to assume the position of Mentor Recruiter/Coordinator for Church World Services (CWS) in Broward County, Florida, with the goal of assisting in the development of a sustainable mentor program for refugee youth and young adults.

Responsibilities: The AmeriCorps VISTA member serving as the Mentor Recruiter/Coordinator will

• (1) help build capacity and lay the groundwork for the program;
• (2) assist in recruiting, training, monitoring, and managing qualified volunteers to serve as effective mentors to refugee clients
• (3) assist in appropriately matching mentors with refugee clients and ensure mentoring relationships remain positive and productive

We are looking for someone with experience with or skills suitable to working in Community and Economic Development and Education and with Youth and Young Adults.

Skills:

• Education
• Recruitment
• Computers/Technology
• Community Organization
• Education
• Communications
• Public Speaking

Terms: Full Time schedule determined in coordination with Site Supervisor, typically based off office hours but with flexibility. Permits attendance at school during off hours; Permits working at another job during off hours. **Remote work is also available with approval.**

Term Dates: Start 05-09-2022 to End 05-08-2023

Age Requirement: Minimum age 18 y/o

Main Program Benefits: Living Allowance (paid bi-weekly: $641.20 including 10 days/80 hours paid personal leave, plus paid medical leave); Health Coverage or Health Allowance* to pay for qualified medical expenses (up to $8,550 during your service year); Choice of End of Service Stipend ($1,800) or Segal Education Award upon successful completion of service year ($6,495 for educational expenses or student loans)**; relocation allowance (if moving over 50 miles); Childcare assistance if eligible; Training and Work Experience.

Additional Benefits: Non-Competitive Eligibility for Federal Employment for a special 1 year period after the completion of your service year; Access to scholarships and other educational and service awards***; Access to a network of AmeriCorps Alumni.

To learn more about VISTA membership, please visit: https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista

*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits please visit: https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/my-benefits

*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare allowance through IMG, please visit: https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/my-benefits/healthcare-allowance

**For information about the AmeriCorps Segal Education Award, please visit: https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/segal-americorps-education-award

*** For more details on School Partnerships please visit: https://americorps.gov/partner/partnerships/schools-national-service-search

Florida DCF Refugee Service Project with AmeriCorps VISTA Description:

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Refugees Services Program is partnering with the Corporation for National and Community Service to increase services to refugees living in Jacksonville, Tampa Bay, Tallahassee, Miami, Broward, Palm Beach, and Orlando areas by building capacity and coordinating activities and services between eight (8) participating organizations. DCF Refugee Services is serving as the VISTA project sponsor and is providing oversight and overall coordination for the project. The project will engage fourteen (14) VISTA Members at these eight (8) non-profit organizations on a variety of projects to help resettled refugees achieve economic self-sufficiency and community integration. This coordinated effort will help these organizations provide increased services to refugees who are making the difficult transition of adjusting to life in America.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: From $1,389.27 per month

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
https://americorps.gov/coronavirus/americorps-vista-questions

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Work Location: One location