Family Impact & Workforce Prep Specialist

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award upon successful finish

Training

Stipend

Job summary

AmeriCorps Member Parent Specialist- HT (WFD) supports families by identifying employment opportunities that match participant interests and delivering Financial Empowerment Network workshops. You collaborate with the Workforce Development Specialist to recruit parent volunteers and mentor other parents as needed.

You plan adult/parent programs, track participation and expenses, and deliver 5-week resume and cover letter workshops as well as the Tech for Parents training.

Responsibilities

• Identify employment opportunities that align with participants' interests and abilities.
• Deliver workshops relating to the Financial Empowerment Network to families.
• Collaborate with WDS to recruit parent volunteers and mentor other parents.
• Maintain and report accurate participant and volunteer data and track expenses.
• Deliver 5-week workshops in resume building and cover letter writing; deliver Tech for Parents training.

Skills

Writing/Editing

Public Speaking

General Skills

Teaching/Tutoring

Team Work

Leadership

Recruitment

Social Services

Law

Job description

AmeriCorps Member Parent Specialist- HT (WFD) supports families by identifying employment opportunities that match participant interests and delivering Financial Empowerment Network workshops. You collaborate with the Workforce Development Specialist to recruit parent volunteers and mentor other parents as needed.

You plan adult/parent programs, track participation and expenses, and deliver 5-week resume and cover letter workshops as well as the Tech for Parents training.