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United For Childcare
 
 
 
United Way of Southeast Missouri is launching a new AmeriCorps program, United for Childcare, to help families remove childcare as a barrier to employment. In Southeast Missouri, lack of affordable, accessible childcare is one of the top challenges families face when trying to return to work or finish school. This program places AmeriCorps members in community-based roles to support families in navigating childcare options, subsidies, and wraparound services. AmeriCorps is a national service program that provides members with a living allowance paid on the 1st and 15th of each month, plus an education award upon successful completion of service that can be applied toward tuition or student loans. Members may work another job or attend school during off hours. 3/4 Time (1,200 hours): $600 living allowance per pay period | $5,176.50 education award Half-time (900 hours): $400 living allowance per pay period | $3,697.50 education award We are seeking people of all abilities. A high school diploma or GED is required. Must be 18 or older.
 
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Member Duties : As a Childcare Planning Specialist, you will work directly with parents and caregivers to develop personalized childcare plans, access subsidies, and connect to resources like transportation, housing, and employment. You will serve as a trusted advocate to help families move toward greater stability and opportunity. 1) Meet with families to understand their childcare needs and what support they qualify for. 2) Help build personalized childcare and family plans based on each family's schedule, budget, and location. 3) Guide families through childcare subsidy applications and provider systems. 4) Connect families to wraparound resources such as transportation, housing, or job support. 5) Follow up regularly to track family progress and ensure childcare plans remain in place. 6) Maintain accurate, confidential records of family interactions and outcomes. 7) Support community outreach and engagement efforts related to family support.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Living Allowance ,  Training . 
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Counseling ,  Communications ,  General Skills ,  Social Services ,  Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
United For Childcare
Program Start/End Date
09/01/2026  -   08/31/2027
Work Schedule Part Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MISSOURI  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  09/01/2026  To  08/01/2027 
Contact Matthew Ellison
16 N Spanish St
Cape Girardeau   MO   63701
15733349634
matt.ellison@unitedwayofsemo.org
https://unitedwayofsemo.org/childcare/
Listing ID 127455

       

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