Public Benefits Access Research VISTA — Community Engagement

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award upon successful completion of service

Relocation allowance

Training

Choice of education award or end‑of‑service stipend

Stipend

Health coverage

Childcare assistance if eligible

Living allowance

Job summary

AmeriCorps is seeking a Community Research and Engagement VISTA in Cleveland, Ohio to improve access to public benefit programs for residents. This role involves data analysis, identifying barriers for residents, and recommending solutions.

Successful candidates will collaborate closely with community staff to enhance participation in public assistance programs. An education award, relocation allowance, and health coverage are among the program benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Proficiency in English required.
• Ability to analyze agency and community data.

Responsibilities

• Work heavily with data to improve public benefit access.
• Identify eligible residents and assess their barriers.
• Recommend interventions based on data analysis.
• Collaborate with community engagement staff.
• Develop implementation strategy and marketing approach.
• Build relationships with CJFS staff.

Skills

General Skills

Public Speaking

Team Work

Community Organization

Communications

Computers/Technology

Writing/Editing

Education

Some college

Job description

AmeriCorps is seeking a Community Research and Engagement VISTA in Cleveland, Ohio to improve access to public benefit programs for residents. This role involves data analysis, identifying barriers for residents, and recommending solutions.

Successful candidates will collaborate closely with community staff to enhance participation in public assistance programs. An education award, relocation allowance, and health coverage are among the program benefits offered.