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Youth Conservation Corps-Education Support Specialist
 
 
 
YCC is a community, non-profit organization which provides a year-round YouthBuild program, in which opportunity youth ages 16-24 who are disconnected from school and employment are able to complete their high school education and earn industry recognized certifications. YouthBuild provides an evidence-based, holistic and comprehensive youth program including education, occupational skill training, life skills, employability skills, leadership and placement into college and careers. Additional youth intervention services include trauma-informed programming and onsite mental health services. YCC also provides supportive services including case management, uniforms, food, transportation, and stipends. YCC delivers a life skills education to prepare participants for success in school, careers, and life. Participants explore skills including managing stress, communication, time management, relationships, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. *We anticipate position becoming available in late Fall 2024.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA Education Support Specialist will provide academic assistance to our members as well as classroom support to the Instructional Services Manager. The VISTA will assist the Career Success team in eliminating barriers to education and work with members to develop a plan for success. The VISTA Education Support Specialist will: • Establish a system of tutoring and academic support for members in the GED and high school diploma programs. • Work with the Career Success team to develop a plan for success for each member, based on testing, practice testing and skills. • Assist in the administration and scoring of the TABE (Test for Adult Basic Education) to accurately identify academic grade levels and develop a process to improve specific skill development.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Communications ,  Team Work ,  Youth Development ,  Social Services ,  Education ,  Writing/Editing ,  General Skills ,  Teaching/Tutoring . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Youth Conservation Corps-Education Support Specialist
Program Start/End Date
11/10/2024  -   11/09/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations ILLINOIS   Chicago  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  10/01/2024  To  02/01/2025 
Contact Karen Rios
1020 W Greenwood Ave
Waukegan   IL   60087
847-623-0900
krios@youthconservationcorps.org
youthconservationcorps.org
Listing ID 72065

       

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