Please Note!

• First deadline for applications for Summer 2012 is March 9, 2012.
• Applications received by March 9, 2012 will be reviewed beginning Monday, March 12.
• We will re-post for any remaining openings beginning March 14, 2012.
• Second deadline is Thursday, April 12. Applications received by April 12, 2012 will be reviewed beginning Friday, April 13, 2012.
  

SUMMER 2012 OPENINGS:

 

MSCR Youth Resource Center/PASS AMERICORPS MEMBER

Note! This position DOES NOT apply through the MSCR online application, but instead must apply through the Americorp site. Click here for info and application.
Position Summary: PASS AmeriCorps members are responsible for serving youth at agencies or school sites throughout Dane County. PASS activities include academic support and tutoring; engaging youth in community service; and youth development programming including employment skill training. In addition to agency responsibilities, PASS AmeriCorps members engage in their own professional development and participate in national and/or local community service projects and AmeriCorps events. AmeriCorps Requirements: AmeriCorps members must meet the following requirements outlined by the State and Federal AmeriCorps rules, including: 1) Serve 1700 hours between September 1 and August 31 2) Be a citizen of the United States, a United States national, or a legal permanent resident of the United States 3) Have a high school degree or equivalent (or agrees to obtain a high school diploma or GED) 4) Be a least 17 years old 5) Pass a criminal background check including National Sex Offender Registry, State(s) registry and FBI 6) Have not served more than four fulltime AmeriCorps terms of service or received two fulltime education awards 7) Follow all PASS policies and AmeriCorps rules and regulations as outlined in the Member Agreement PASS Requirements--Youth Work: PASS AmeriCorps members spend at least 80% of their time providing services to youth at a host site located in Dane County. PASS service activities include literacy tutoring, developing and facilitating positive youth development programming during or after school, and engaging youth and adult volunteers in community service. Requirements include: 1) Complete a Work Plan that outlines professional goals and a schedule to provide PASS program activities 2) Provide 1:1 literacy tutoring, develop and facilitate youth development programs, engage youth in community service opportunities 3) Understand and actively contribute to PASS meeting grant performance measures 4) Plan, execute and collect data related to PASS service activities 5) Serve as a positive adult role model for youth 6) Maintain appropriate boundaries with youth 7) Respect youth cultural differences PASS Requirements—Host Site team member
1) Learn and follow host site policies and procedures 2) Provide own transportation to host site (some sites on bus routes) 3) Set regular consultation and reflection times with supervisor 4) Keep direct supervisor informed about concerns, conflicts or problems 5) Complete tasks as assigned in an accurate and timely manner 6) Be punctual and follow assigned work schedule 7) Be a cooperate team member PASS Requirements—Professional Development/Community Service: PASS AmeriCorps members spend approximately 20% of their time collaborating with other AmeriCorps members on community service or professional development activities. Requirements to this end include: 1) Participate in Serve Wisconsin AmeriCorps events 2) Participate in citizenship training provided by PASS 3) Participate in professional development meetings held on Fridays (9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) 4) Participate in at least national days of service (i.e. 9/11, MLK Day, Earth Day, Youth Service Day) 5) Identify and complete Professional Development Track of choice (Youth Work Skills, Not-for-Profit Management and/or Community Mobilization/Volunteer management.) 6) Participate in national service trip. To speak to our MSCR staff about this partnership position, contact Ian Hannah, (608) 204-3052, or ihannah@madison.k12.wi.us