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WI Association for Runaway Services

Applicants should visit the WAHRS website at www.wahrs.org (AmeriCorps link) and contact the site they are interested in (scroll down to AC Program Locations). Some sites will consider Full Time and Part Time Positions. Youth who run away are in desperate need of assistance. Most runaways are not running to some place, they are running away from a negative family situation. In some instances, they leave because of a family conflict, typically caused by lack of communication. Other times they are forced out of their homes by parents or leave to escape sexual or physical abuse. Returning a youth to this environment without an attempt at resolution can result in more running episodes, continuing family conflict, or even more tragic consequences. Runaway programs assist youth with their crisis and provide services to both youth and their families. Youth, who live on the street are in very high risk situations, with few resources and virtually no support system. WARS AC members provide street outreach services and response for referrals from police, schools, and youth serving agencies. Members frequent areas where youth congregate, such as parks, malls, stores, etc. Youth are provided with hygiene packets, food, transportation, clothes, educational materials, and referral services to provide them with safe alternatives to the street. The members also are available to police and schools, by responding directly to referrals. Trained members provide individual and family mediation to youth to aid them in securing and maintaining a safe living arrangement. Members also aid in shelters for youth who are unable to return home. Applicants should visit the WAHRS website at www.wahrs.org (AmeriCorps link) and contact the specific site they are interested in

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Member Duties : Members will be placed at runaway programs in order to aid staff by providing an array of services to runaway and homeless youth and youth in crisis. Depending on their site placement, members may provide aid in short term shelters or long term transitional living programs. They may also provide community and street outreach. Members give presentations in schools and other community agencies in order to ensure youth are aware of services available. Members also aid staff in providing family mediation and volunteer recruitment. Members who are recruited for street outreach will be providing runaway and homeless youth with safe alternatives to the street in addition to survival aid such as food, clothing, and referrals for health and other services. All members receive intensive training geared towards their specific placement. Members will also have the opportunity to enhance their career development through the provision of direct services to youth and families.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible .

Terms :
Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Homelessness , Children/Youth .

Skills :
Counseling , Youth Development , General Skills , Conflict Resolution , Social Services , Public Speaking .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
WI Association for Runaway Services

Program Start/End Date
09/01/2014 - 08/31/2015

Work Schedule	Part Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	WISCONSIN

Accepting Applications
From 06/24/2014 To 06/15/2015

Contact	Patricia Balke
2318 E Dayton St
Madison WI 53704
608-241-2649
pbalke@sbcglobal.net
www/wahrs.org

Listing ID	56698


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