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NYC VISTA-Community-Based Strategies (NYC ACS)
 
 
 
The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) Division of Preventive Services (DPS) seeks an NYC VISTA member to support programming within Community-Based Strategies, a new branch within DPS committed to empowering children, families, and communities through innovative, community-driven design, implementation, and management. Community-Based Strategies is launching a new demonstration project to expand ACS’ preventive continuum to include primary prevention. Designed to intervene with families before harm occurs, the new Family Enrichment Centers will provide a welcoming, supportive environment where parents and children can participate in programming, classes, coaching, and other activities designed to strengthen protective factors and promote family stability. The services and resources provided at each Family Enrichment Center will be determined by the community as each center aims to address the needs of children and families in those communities. Families will be able to access resources before and after child welfare involvement to meet existing gaps in the New York City’s service continuum. Community-Based Strategies also houses the Crossover Youth Practice Model, a multi-agency, cross-system model that aims to reduce youth involvement in the juvenile justice system and specifically uses policies and guidelines to allow child welfare and juvenile justice professionals to collaborate, share information, and coordinate service planning for the youth to achieve better outcomes. To date, the Crossover Youth Practice Model has been expanded to all five boroughs with the highest number of justice involved youth receiving preventive services.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA will support the Family Enrichment Center (FEC) demonstration project, supporting communities to develop effective programming. The member will collaborate with the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) and community partners to listen to community needs and research programs to address them. Programming may include parenting skills, job training, housing and legal assistance, mental health, and educational support. The VISTAs will collect data and feedback from FEC staff, provider agencies, and communities to add insight into service utilization/ongoing program needs. The VISTA will support an assessment of the Crossover Youth Practice Model. The member will work with citywide stakeholders/ACS staff to identify challenges for youth receiving preventive services that become involved in the juvenile justice system and outcomes for those youth. The member will research and propose ways to improve coordination among stakeholders and engage communities in the process
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Unlimited Monthly MetroCard . 
 
 
*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 ,  Education ,  Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Communications ,  Public Speaking ,  Youth Development ,  Leadership ,  Social Services ,  Team Work ,  Community Organization . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
NYC VISTA-Community-Based Strategies (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  06/30/2017 
Contact Bridgette Blair
253 Broadway
New York   NY   10007
212-788-3209
nycvista@cityhall.nyc.gov
nyc.gov/service
Listing ID 73316

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