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Immigrant and Refugee Service Corps (IRSC) AmeriCorps Member Service Description attached. Please review responsibilities, qualifications and benefits.
Immigrant and Refugee Service Corps (IRSC) AmeriCorps Member Service Description attached. Please review responsibilities, qualifications and benefits.
Immigrant and Refugee Service Corps (IRSC) AmeriCorps Member Service Description attached. Please review responsibilities, qualifications and benefits.
AmeriCorps Member Service Description Service Year 2014-15
IRSC AmeriCorps positions available Service year begins Tuesday September 2 nd !
Summary Description: The goal of the Immigrant and Refugee Service Corps (IRSC) AmeriCorps program is to mobilize community support to increase services, build capacity and strengthen the network of service providers who are addressing the needs of our immigrant and refugee population. IRSC AmeriCorps Members will specifically focus on developing and disseminating information that will provide immigrant and refugee families with better access to healthcare and wellness services. Additionally, IRSC will focus on learning from and educating the community about the immigrant and refugee experience. Collaborating host-site agencies include: Immigrant Welcome Center, Exodus Refugee Resettlement, Catholic Charities, Butler Universitys Center for Citizenship and Community, Muslim Alliance of Indiana, and Christian Theological Seminarys Family Counseling Center. IRSC AmeriCorps positions operate from September through August.
CIC is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Consistent with its obligations under federal law, each company that is a federal contractor or subcontractor is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, disabled individuals, special disabled veterans, and other eligible veterans
Position Responsibilities Disseminate valuable healthcare information to at least fifty (50) immigrants and/or refugees through efforts at host site and unique IRSC projects Build capacity within immigrant and refugee service provider network by establishing at least two (2) collaborative projects throughout the service year Increase services to immigrant and refugee families at host-site Provide at least three (3) opportunities for immigrant and refugee families to share their story with a civic, faith-based and/or academic institution Initiate a relationship with newly arrived immigrant and/or refugee family; maintain weekly journal recording activities, thoughts, and observations. Attend and participate in two-week initial training & orientation and the bi-weekly Enrichment series throughout the service year. Goals and objectives include: 1. Officially enroll each IRSC Member in the national AmeriCorps service program 2. Create a comprehensive Service Plan for each Member 3. Share an overview of IRSC program goals and objectives 4. Establish payroll, benefits, and other human resource needs 5. Train IRSC Members on client assessment and case management 6. Familiarize everyone with the mission of IRSC collaborating partner organizations 7. Create esprit de corps and begin sharing talents within the group 8. Coordinate host site specific orientations during the final week of training Qualifications 1. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and available to serve 1700 hours (approx. 33 hours/week) from September 2, 2014 Aug. 31, 2015 2. United States Citizen or permanent resident alien 3. Minimum of a High School Degree (or willing to obtain GED during service year) 4. Some college education and ability to speak another language a plus! 5. The desire to learn and work with diverse people, organizations, and communities
Benefits include $12,100 stipend (1 st year members) $5,550 Educational Award after completing 1700 hours of service Health Insurance available An opportunity to serve others, participate on a dynamic team, build your resume, and network with professionals
To apply for an IRSC AmeriCorps position, please send an introductory email and resume to Charlie Wiles at charlie@centerforinterfaithcooperation.org or call (317) 318-5304