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12 people are interested
Digital Literacy Coach
ORGANIZATION: SUPPORTIVE OLDER WOMENS NETWORK
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12 people are interested
Summary of Job:
The Supportive Older Women’s Network (SOWN) iConnect program will provide a digital literacy program for an extremely undeserved population in this area, grandparents raising grandchildren. SOWN’s iConnect program will provide much needed digital literacy through supportive workshop series designed specifically for our grandparents to promote inclusion and bridge the digital divide. Many of our grandparents have limited computer skills. Grandparents recognize and express concern that they need to understand, monitor, and keep up with their grandchildren’s use of technology. This would also include accessing grandchildren’s progress reports, attendance, and grades at school; linking to grandchildren’s electronic health records at their doctor’s; applying for summer programs, job training, scholarships, and financial aid; even accessing high school and college applications for their grandchildren.
The iConnect Program will provide three cycles of a six-session (1 hour/session) workshop series over the grant period for grandparents raising grandchildren to enhance their digital literacy. The iConnect Program will be using the Sip and Swipe Café App by Generations On Line.
As a Digital Literacy Coach it is especially important for you to be a guide, rather than a teacher. Our grandparents will do the work as this experience will be most beneficial to participants when they are encouraged to do it themselves.
Job Description:
- Be patient, respectful, and kind.
- Coach S.O.W.N grandparents and other participants through the Sip and Cafe App developed by Generations On Line.
- Organize and arrange tables for communal group work, with 3-4 people at a table
- Set tables up with tablets and tip cards
- Assist with troubleshooting issues on the tablet
- When tablets go black, the screen is frozen, delayed response, battery is low, and other issues occur all the time; please remember to remind participants that the tablets are not broken
- Check all tablets to be sure they have been powered off
- Place the tablets back into charger cabinet and make sure the cabinet is locked
- Have FUN!!
Requirements
- Availability for 6 consecutive weeks starting on January 22, 2019, Program dates are as follows: January 29 th, February 5 th, 12 th, 19 th, and 26 th for 1 hour each day
- Reliable transportation to the training site
- No knowledge of Sip and Swipe App necessary
- Basic knowledge of tablet technology
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About SUPPORTIVE OLDER WOMENS NETWORK
Location:
4100 MAIN ST STE 403, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19127, US
Mission Statement
For 30+ years SOWN has pioneered innovative solutions to enhance the quality of life of adults 50+ and their families. SOWN builds strong community social support networks that enable older adults (mostly women) to function independently, live healthier lives, cope with problems, reduce isolation, decrease depression and build community. SOWN's intervention model provides a venue for re-creating or strengthening needed social connections. SOWN's network of on-going peer groups create a lifeline for individuals who are caregivers, coping with chronic health issues, or aging in place. SOWN provides peer groups in over 25 different community locations throughout Philadelphia. SOWN plans to continue to innovate and develop effective ways to enhance older adults' ability to function independently, prevent isolation, maintain roles in their families/communities and improve their families' lives.
Description
Founded in 1984 SOWN pioneered the critical linkage between older women's health and emotional well being. SOWN has since created strong community networks that enable older adults and their families to function independently, live healthier lives and age in their homes and communities.
SOWN provides peer groups for older women at over 25 community sites in Philadelphia. SOWN's unique model builds on the strengths of olders and communities. Our peer groups and workshops create sustaining mechanisms for older adults and families to rely on over time.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
850 N. 11th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19123
DATE POSTED
March 14, 2019
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- Adult Education
- Teaching / Instruction
- People Skills
- Google Apps
- Internet Research
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 1 hours weekly, every Tuesday from 1/22- 2/26
- Need to have reliable transportation