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Family Engagement Specialist VISTA
 
 
 
The VISTA will develop engagement activities for families, increase parent involvement in youth programming, and create an incentive based system to reward students and families for educational achievements.. The program will alleviate poverty by developing a culturally specific family and community engagement model that ensures parent and community involvement in the educational and professional achievement and advancement of middle and high school students.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.




Member Duties : Develop understanding of Portland community, educational history of low-income children and children of color, and understand how impacting education can eradicate poverty in the community. Develop a culturally specific family engagement program to increase parent involvement and improve the overall educational outcomes of middle and high school students, fostering interactive conversations between students and parents in education, profession and economics. Create volunteer opportunities to engage parents, guardians and adult siblings in lead volunteer positions to further connect them to the development of their students and improve academic performance and engagement.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Education . 
 
Skills :
Youth Development ,  Community Organization ,  Education ,  Public Speaking ,  Leadership . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Family Engagement Specialist VISTA

Program Start/End Date
03/02/2017  -   03/02/2018

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level
Associates degree (AA)

Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None

Program Locations OREGON  

Accepting Applications
From  12/06/2016  To  01/01/2017 

Contact Carmen Denison
620 SW 5th Ave
Portland   OR   97204
5034063574
info@oregoncampuscompact.org
oregoncampuscompact.org

Listing ID 70669


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