Attendance Intervention VISTA

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Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Living allowance

Relocation allowance

Training

Childcare assistance

Education award

Job summary

Center For Family Services in New Jersey seeks an AmeriCorps VISTA Attendance Interventionist to help reduce chronic absenteeism and support families with barriers to attendance. You will research community resources, coordinate with schools, and develop data-driven plans to improve student attendance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with district partners, planning incentives, and delivering services in a high-poverty setting across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Education level listed as Some college.
• English language proficiency is required.
• Experience with non-profit or education initiatives is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research local resources that support families facing obstacles to school attendance.
• Ensure data accuracy and collaborate with school partners to use resources effectively.
• Create a data-driven action plan for partners and schools to boost daily attendance and reduce absenteeism.
• Assist in planning incentives and events to encourage consistent school attendance.

Education

Some college

Job description

Center For Family Services is a strong and innovative non-profit organization dedicated to improving lives. We have a proven track record of accomplishments working with neighborhood residents, schools, government leaders, corporate partners and social service providers across the community. Our goal is to break the cycle of poverty, violence, trauma, and addiction and to help people to overcome obstacles, to find comfort, and to build the foundation for a successful future. Through our work, we improve lives. If you are interested in being a part of positive change in our community, consider joining our team of professionals and serve as an AmeriCorps VISTA with us. The Attendance Interventionist VISTA reduces chronic absenteeism and improves the average daily attendance rate among high poverty, at-risk student populations.

Member Duties

As the Camden Promise Neighborhood Attendance Interventionist VISTA, you will

• Research local resources that provide supports to families who are experiencing obstacles that prevent their child from attending school regularly;
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources through data accuracy and collaboration with school partners;
• Create a data driven action plan for partners and schools to implement in order to increase daily student attendance and reduce chronic absenteeism;
• Assist in the planning and coordination of incentives and events that aim to encourage students to come to school on a regular basis. Your service will help strengthen family-school communications, increase collaboration between district and school-based partners, and develop strategies based on best practices to reduce chronic absenteeism with the elementary, middle, and high schools.

Program Benefits

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Health Coverage*
• Living Allowance
• Relocation Allowance
• Training

For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/ .

Terms

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas

Education .

Skills

• Community Organization
• Computers/Technology
• Education
• Public Speaking
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Writing/Editing
• Youth Development
• Non-Profit Management
• Team Work

Summary

Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA

Program: Attendance Intervention VISTA

Program Start/End Date: 06/05/2026 - 06/03/2027

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level Some college

Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations NEW JERSEY Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City

Languages English

Accepting Applications From 06/23/2026 To 12/31/2028

Contact

Del-Charrese Densley

1 Alpha Avenue

Voorhees NJ 08043

8566517553

[e-mail]

centerffs.org/vista