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Messiah College - CCNYPA

With over 10,000 refugees recently resettling in the Harrisburg region, this VISTA project will work closely with local refugee and immigrant communities to research, develop and implement initiatives that increase job access, readiness, and employment success. The project will primarily work with Catholic Charities and include conducting community needs assessments, developing programs related to job access and readiness, and increasing and diversifying employment opportunities. This initial year of the VISTA project will involve (1) gleaning input from the community on specific barriers to job access and readiness through interviews and focus groups; (2) analyzing gathered data; (3) designing, piloting and assessing 1-2 programs to meet identified barriers. The VISTA will also work closely with the Messiah College Agape Center to connect college programs, faculty, and students to the research and program development. They will also educate the campus on issues facing refugees and immigrants as well as implement initiatives related to college/job access that connect the college community to the local refugee and immigrant community. While Catholic Charities serves as the primary partner, information-gathering and program development will also support the work of the PA Center for Refugees and Immigrants in Mechanicsburg as both organizations are working with similar populations to achieve similar goals. Campus Compact of New York and Pennsylvania VISTAs (CCNYPA*VISTAs) are part of a VISTA cohort of 40 members placed at higher ed. institutions across PA and NY to build campus-community partnerships. Professional development opportunities, including specialized workshops and retreats, and support to the VISTA cohort will be provided throughout the year of service.

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : In partnership with Catholic Charities and PACRI: -Conduct community focus groups, interviews and surveys in the refugee and immigrant community to identify specific barriers to employment success -Design, implement and recruit volunteers to pilot 1-2 new programs for refugee and immigrant clients that address data-revealed barriers to employment. -Develop community partnerships to increase employment opportunities for refugees and immigrants and to support the pilot program’s financial and volunteer needs. -Connect Messiah College faculty, students and programs to the local refugee community through educational programs, research analysis, and volunteer opportunities. Recruit employee and student volunteers to assist with focus groups and newly designed programs.

Program Benefits : Professional Development , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Health Coverage* , Housing , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas : Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Entrepreneur/Business .

Skills : Cultural Sensitivity .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Messiah College - CCNYPA

Program Start/End Date
07/22/2019 - 07/21/2020

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	PENNSYLVANIA

Accepting Applications
From 03/05/2019 To 05/31/2019

Contact	Ashley Sheaffer
1 College Ave
Mechanicsburg PA 17055
7177662511x7235
asheaffer@messiah.edu
www.compactnypa.org

Listing ID	86628


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