School Readiness AmeriCorps Member

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The School Readiness Member serves with the Resettlement, Resources and Navigation Department to provide educational support services to refugee families. The member will develop workshop presentations to promote parental engagement and educate the school system about refugee students and the needs of refugee families. The member will communicate time-sensitive, youth program related issues between staff members and parents. Additionally, the member will connect refugee families to community services and resources. The member will have recurring access to vulnerable populations and will serve in the afterschool and summer program.

General Responsibilities:

• Facilitate newly arrived student registration process through International Welcome Center.
• Coordinate with staff school liaisons to coordinate registration at schools after the students are processes through the International Welcome Center.
• Help to prepare and participate in presentations to school personnel that orient them to a deeper understanding of the special needs of refugee parents and children.
• Schedule and coordinate workshops for families on school-related topics.
• Track and report on parent participation in workshops and orientations, including tracking the change in knowledge of the content through pre-/post-tests.
• Refer and assist families with free and reduced school lunch application process.
• Coordinate and conduct referrals to a local children’s clothing program, THREADS.
• Members will occasionally provide transportation to clients. *Must have a valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
• Conduct periodic home visits.
• Assist classroom supervisor in tutoring and mentoring.
• Attend trainings, events and meetings for the AmeriCorps Program, occasionally outside of regular service hours.
• Submit monthly reports measuring progress toward Project RISE goals.
• Additionally, Project RISE members will periodically have the opportunity to learn about and serve in different departments within the agency. This will allow for a more extensive understanding of services extended to refugees, as well as enable members to develop a range of skills based in the environs of Volunteer Management, Refugee Education and Self-Sufficiency.