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24-25 Children, Youth, and Family VISTA - Alexandria, VA

Catholic Charities USA is a national organization that supports a network of 168 member agencies committed to reducing poverty in America through affordable housing, food and nutrition, integrated health, disaster relief, social enterprise and workforce development, and immigration services. The Family Strengthening Program will be supporting the “foundational services” of Catholic Charities by serving low-income individuals along the entire spectrum of life: children, youth, adults, elders, families, and communities. The goal of the program is to develop the resources needed to reduce family poverty and build capacity in local Catholic Charities agencies that provide an assortment of services to children, youth, and families. These services can include case management, childcare, adoption services, college preparation, life skills classes, pregnancy and parenting services, housing and homeless services, adult and child literacy, employment assistance, foster care, and more that address the unique needs of families and communities. This VISTA position is a part of Catholic Charities USA’s Family Strengthening Program, a national intermediary project. As a member, you will meet virtually with VISTA Leaders and other VISTAs serving throughout the country, all focused on alleviating poverty.

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Member Duties : In addition to strengthening communities, the VISTA will grow the capacity for children, youth, and family programs across the Catholic Charities network and equip them to meet the needs of families in their communities. They will provide resources and supplement the current Children, Youth & Families CCConnect group with more tools on evidence-based practices, trauma-informed approaches, youth development resources and family poverty reduction. They will develop training and educational materials for distribution on youth development, pregnancy supports and adoption topics. Using CCUSA’s Children, Youth, and Families Annual Survey data the VISTA will create fact sheets, one-pagers, and resources. The VISTA will work to promote strategies and interventions that help reduce family poverty by developing training and educational materials for distribution and creating content through a two-generational approach, engaging both adults and children simultaneously in integrated services.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Training , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Supplemental Benefit .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas : Children/Youth , Community and Economic Development .

Skills : Team Work , Social Services , General Skills , Non-Profit Management , Writing/Editing , Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Youth Development , Communications , Leadership .



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Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

24-25 Children, Youth, and Family VISTA - Alexandria, VA

Program Start/End Date

10/21/2024 - 10/20/2025

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

VIRGINIA Washington/Baltimore

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 08/15/2024 To 03/22/2025

Contact

Karlie Contrera

2050 Ballenger Ave

Alexandria VA 22314

(571) 527-3236

kcontrera@catholiccharitiesusa.org

catholiccharitiesusa.org/

Listing ID

122526


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