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*MTCC VISTA Rural Institute - University of Montana

Montana's citizens with disabilities earn much less, are under- or un-employed and less educated than non-disabled counterparts. These individuals and their families are often disenfranchised from the communities and providers that serve them. The ratio of those with disabilities to those without who have at least a bachelor's degree is 1:3. Evidence regarding the positive long-term earning potential and life satisfaction outcomes of those with a college degree, compared to those with only a high school diploma is indisputable; college degrees lift people out of poverty and anything less than a college degree, especially for those with activity limitations, is a sure recipe for lifelong poverty. Individuals with disabilities and their families consistently rate lack of resource awareness and insufficient training related to existing resources as a high priority concern. Community organizations tasked with providing training and resources often share outdated content and/or are unable to meet the information needs of those with complex or atypical disability concerns. This project is designed to get current information to individuals and families so that they can make more informed decisions about service, supports, policies and programs that impact their independence and self-support outcomes. TO APPLY: Submitting AmeriCorps application is not required** To apply, please fill out the Montana Campus Compact application found at https://mtcompact.org/americorps-vista/apply-to-serve/full-time-member-application-process. PRIORITY DEADLINES are April 10th & May 8th. *Selected applicants will be required to formally apply to their VISTA position as part of the Montana Campus Compact onboarding process.

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Member Duties : The VISTA will develop communication assets and processes to serve education and training purposes of individuals with disabilities, their family members and those who serve them; regularly meet with Leadership and Communications Team and partners to understand needs, processes, tools and asset development guidelines; develop communication feedback processes as well as assess current strengths related to consumer feedback mechanisms related to disability. The VISTA will engage with various initiatives to better understand the resources they provide, connect resources to community needs, and develop additional resources that address current information gaps. The VISTA is expected to eventually understand the content and scope of existing initiatives and to help staff share the resources they represent through training, community events and other dissemination activities designed to help those with disabilities and their families acquire new and useful resources.

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


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

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

Service Areas : None

Skills : Education , Team Work , General Skills .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
*MTCC VISTA Rural Institute - University of Montana

Program Start/End Date
07/20/2020 - 07/19/2021

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	MONTANA

Accepting Applications
From 04/02/2020 To 07/31/2020

Contact	Callye Foster
32 Campus Dr
Missoula MT 59812
4062432379
Foster@mtcompact.org
mtcompact.org

Listing ID	88409


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