Engage in a Year of National Service with AmeriCorps VISTA!
ORGANIZATION: New York State Department of State, Division of Community Services
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Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative
The Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative (ESPRI) was unveiled by Governor Andrew Cuomo in 2016. It brings together government, non-profit and business leaders to design and implement coordinated solutions to reduce poverty in sixteen communities across New York State. This initiative has translated into an AmeriCorps VISTA Program in which sixteen individuals commit to a full time year of service fighting poverty in one of these communities:
All who participate in VISTA are entitled to a variety of benefits, including an education award upon completion of service, a biweekly living allowance, and reimbursement for relocation. For more information, visit my.americorps.gov and search 'Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative.'
Please find the listing at the following link: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=70999&fromSearch=true
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About New York State Department of State, Division of Community Services
Location:
One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12231, US
Mission Statement
The Division is responsible for the administration and distribution of the NYS Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds. CSBG is a federal anti-poverty program administered by the NYS Department of State Division of Community Services since 1982. Its purpose in NYS is to provide assistance to a network of Community Action Agencies [CAAs] or Community Action Programs [CAPs] and other neighborhood organizations in the reduction of poverty, revitalization of low-income communities, and to provide economic opportunities for low-income families.
Description
The CSBG is implemented through a network of Community Action Agencies that provide services such as workforce development, child care and head start, weatherization, emergency food and clothing, domestic violence intervention, afterschool care, and other like services. DCS ensures program and fiscal compliance through routine on site reviews of fiscal and program services.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
200 Henry Johnson BlvdAlbany, NY 12210
DATE POSTED
December 29, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One year of full time service
- Bachelor's Degree