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Paterson Community Schools Corps - AmeriCorps Member

at Marquise Guzman

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Country
United States
Language
English
Specialization
Education
Entry Option
Job
Application Period
March 28th, 2018 to August 30th, 2018
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Description

Paterson Community Schools Corps (PCSC) AmeriCorps Members dedicate 1700 service hours, over one year, to assist clients with educational enhancement, social/emotional development, and family engagement. Members also work to enhance existing services at the service site, including after school programs and school wide events. PCSC service sites include: Paterson Family Center, John F. Kennedy Educational Complex, Great Falls Teen Center at International High School, Paterson School #5, Great Falls Youth Build, the Community Charter School of Paterson, and NJCDC’s Youth Center. PCSC Corps Members: • Provide daily instructional support to classroom teachers, including one on one and small group student sessions. • Coordinate a comprehensive case management system for students requiring additional assistance in areas, such as homework, social/emotional development, personal growth, college applications, etc. • Plan and implement daily after-school programming for students, including a homework help program, clubs, trips, service learning projects, and extracurricular activities. • Conduct academic and youth developmental workshops utilizing community partners and agency resources. • Foster opportunities for collaboration between the PCSC, service sites, NJCDC programs, and external organizations. • Facilitate parental involvement and healthy home environments by coordinating events for parents and families. • Build new, and strengthen existing, partnerships for NJCDC’s Annual Holiday Gift and Food Drive, by acquiring donations and engaging volunteers. • Coordinate National Days of Service including Make a Difference Day, MLK Day of Service, and Global Youth Service Day. • Coordinate large scale events with service sites and host agency. • Keep documentation current. This includes sign-in sheets, timesheets, daily logs, Efforts to Outcome data, student profiles, evaluations, and surveys. • Maintain professional standards including confidentiality, proper role modeling, and appropriate dress. • Attend NJCDC and Program site meetings and training sessions. • Attend AmeriCorps week and events sponsored by the New Jersey Commission on National and Community Service. PCSC Corps Members receive the following benefits: • Members receive a monthly allowance of up to $1,144 a month ($605 for part time Members) before taxes. • An education award of up to $5,920 ($2,960 for part time Members) at the completion of their term of service. As well as loan forbearance on qualified Department of Education loans, and interest payments after the completion of a term of service. • Full time members receive health insurance through Cigna’s Corps Network health plan, including health, dental and vision care. • Up to 21 days of personal/vacation time. • Full time members receive up to 340 hours of professional development and training, including a two week orientation with compensation. Qualified candidates hold: • A Bachelor’s degree, for full time service. • An Associate’s degree, or two years of college experience, for part time service. • Proof of citizenship or permanent residency. • Passes drug screening, FBI/State background check, NSOPW sex offender check, and Child Abuse Reporting check Apply now! The 2018-2019 Program year begins September 4. Interviews are held Monday through Friday from 9am – 2pm. All interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to americorps@njcdc.org.

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