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NYC VISTA-Community Engagement and Partnerships (NYC ACS)
 
 
 
The Office of Community Engagement and Partnerships (OCEP) works collaboratively with community residents, leaders, faith institutions, fatherhood providers, schools and other public and private stakeholders to (1) promote goodwill and help deepen the community’s awareness of ACS’ programs, services and campaigns, (2) connect the general public and vulnerable children and families to an array of community supports offered by ACS’ contract agencies, (3) organize and convene the community through ACS’ 11 Community Partnership Program (CPP) networks, and (4) build new partnerships – local and citywide – that help to support child safety, permanency and well-being. OCEP’s most established effort is the Community Partnership Program (CPP), which was launched in 2007. At present, CPP organizing and programs are active in 11 New York City community districts. CPPs are a reflection of a shared commitment between the City and local communities to the children and families of New York City. CPPs organize diverse stakeholders, build their capacity to support and stabilize families, and engage them with ACS by working on community programs and the joint-planning of policy and practice. CPP coalitions engage a diverse range of public and private partners to organize community resources to support families. They conduct community education and outreach through a variety of local events, including resource fairs, support groups, trainings and workshops. CPPs facilitate service referrals among members and with ACS programs. Two core program areas including the recruitment and training of Community Representatives that join Family Team Conferences to help engage the parent(s) in the conferencing process by encouraging them to articulate their perspective and suggesting local resources that can address the family’s needs. CPPs also recruit Visit Hosts and Visit Coaches that participate in family visits with children who have been placed in foster care.
 
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Member Duties : The AmeriCorps member’s responsibilities will include: 1) Member outreach: support the identification of new Community Partnership Program (CPP) coalition members and other partners by identifying gaps in membership and assessing and researching new partnership opportunities. Stakeholders targeted for outreach could include service providers, faith-based institutions, and other City agencies. 2) Evaluation: support program development and evaluation of organizing and program strategies used by the CPPs. This will include developing surveys for events, managing data, and participating in learning communities. 3) Document and replicate best practices: as best practices among the CPPs are identified through evaluation and learning communities, the VISTA member will help document these strategies and help replicate them among the other CPPs. This will involve providing technical assistance in collaboration with other support staff.
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Unlimited Monthly MetroCard ,  Training . 
 
 
*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 :
Children/Youth ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Public Speaking ,  Recruitment ,  Youth Development ,  Team Work ,  Community Organization ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
NYC VISTA-Community Engagement and Partnerships (NYC ACS)
Program Start/End Date
08/04/2017  -   08/03/2018
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations NEW YORK   New York City (inc. Long Island CT NJ NY)  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  04/07/2017  To  05/31/2017 
Contact Bridgette Blair
253 Broadway
New York   NY   10007
212-788-3209
nycvista@cityhall.nyc.gov
nyc.gov/service
Listing ID 73074

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