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Youth Conservation Corps - Member 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 Member Support Specialist will work with the Career Success team in developing a system of community resources and requirements to help eliminate barriers to success, ensuring that there is a system of member feedback and evaluations as well as a tracking system regarding member referrals, support and connections. The VISTA Member Support Specialist will: • Assist Member Services Manager and Career Success team in developing a system of community resources to help eliminate barriers to success. • Develop a system of member feedback and evaluations through scheduling and assist in tracking the necessary data regarding referrals, support and connections. • Work to create a standardized record of personal and professional goals. • Develop a system of member connections to ensure regular and timely interactions with members who are absent from the program. • Develop a resource for parents and family members regarding the YouthBuild program.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Housing ,  Education ,  Children/Youth ,  Homelessness . 
 
Skills :
General Skills ,  Communications ,  Social Services ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Youth Development ,  Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Youth Conservation Corps - Member 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
www.youthconservationcorps.org
Listing ID 84635

       

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