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AmeriCorps-Worker Development Associate I
ORGANIZATION: El Sol, Jupiter's Neighborhood Resource Center
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2 people are interested
Looking to make a difference? El Sol is looking for new AmeriCorps VISTA members! El Sol, Jupiter’s Resource Center is a wonderful place to gain knowledge and real-world experience.
The Worker Development Associate I (WDA)will work with the Worker Development Coordinator to increase workers' skills, making them eligible for higher paying jobs.
Tasks:
- Increasing workers' employability by developing training workshops that enhance workers' job skills.
- Developing new partnerships and cultivating existing partnerships with providers who offer vocational workshops at El Sol.
- Identifying market needs and coordinating appropriate workshops;
- Developing systems to accurately assess workers' skills
- Updating worker database so that it reflects new findings from worker skills assessment
- Recruiting and training volunteers to help coordinate vocational workshops
Requirements: University degree from accredited institution
Skills: Team Work, Leadership, Public Speaking, Fundraising/Grant Writing, Teaching/Tutoring, Writing/Editing, Education, Business/Entrepreneur, Recruitment
Benefits: Relocation Allowance, Health Coverage*, Training, Living Allowance, Stipend, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Education award upon successful completion of service. *For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare
How to Apply: Apply through the AmeriCorps Portal and search for El Sol https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/search.do
For additional information contact Katerina Pecora at (561)745-9860 Ext 4104
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About El Sol, Jupiter's Neighborhood Resource Center
Location:
106 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458, US
Mission Statement
The mission of El Sol is to connect workers with employers and homeowners needing day labor, and to promote strong, diverse communities by providing: language and literacy classes job training and life skills education meals, legal aid, health services and social service referrals community service opportunities
Description
El Sol's vision is for a premier day-labor center providing skilled, dependable workers to employers. El Sol is also committed to promoting strong economically and ethnically diverse communities in which all people can achieve their highest potential.
El Sol seeks to improve the quality of life for all residents of the Town of Jupiter through:
- Organizing and supervising Jupiter’s day-labor hiring in a controlled and sanitary atmosphere;
- Educating Jupiter’s day-laborers and contractors about their rights and responsibilities;
- Assisting Jupiter’s immigrant population to become an active and integrated part of the larger Jupiter community;
- Building bridges and communication among the different ethnic, cultural and religious groups in Jupiter;
- Providing occupational training, language and literacy instruction, counseling, health education, legal and other services to individuals in need.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
106 Military TrailJupiter, FL 33458
DATE POSTED
December 2, 2016
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Adult Education
- Basic Computer Skills
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Year long committment