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To fill out an application, visit www.salisbury.edu/americorps and click on ‘Become a Member’ and then 'Fill out an Application.'

About ShoreCorps/AmeriCorps:

ShoreCorps is a State AmeriCorps program, funded in part by the Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism. AmeriCorps is a civil society program supported by the U.S. federal government, foundations, corporations, and other donors engaging adults in public service work with a goal of "helping others and meeting critical needs in the community." Members commit to full-time or part-time positions offered by a network of nonprofit community organizations and public agencies, to fulfill assignments in the fields of education, public safety, health care, and environmental protection. The program is often seen as a domestic Peace Corps. It employs more than 75,000 Americans in intensive service each year.

Position Description:

The Wicomico County Health Department is seeking a Half-Time AmeriCorps for the 2024-2025 service year to serve in their Adolescent Health (Teen Pregnancy Prevention) program.

The Wicomico County Health Department’s Adolescent Health (Teen Pregnancy Prevention) program provides prevention and education programs targeting non-parenting teenagers and parents of pre-teens and teenagers in Wicomico County. The multi-faceted approach consists of three components:

• GEMS, after school abstinence-only program for middle school females, which reaches approximately 50 females ages 10-14 years old.
• Personal Responsibility & Education Program (PREP)- a community-based comprehensive sexuality program for young people ages 12-19, which reaches approximately 50 male and female youth.
• Parents Matter! campaign that encourages open communication between parents and their children on sexuality issues, which reaches approximately 25 parents.

Member Responsibilities to include:

• Assisting in organization, planning, implementation and evaluation of GEMS, teen pregnancy prevention program, for middle school females and their parents/caregivers.
• Assisting in organization, planning, implementation and evaluation of the Personal Responsibility and Education program (PREP), a community-based comprehensive sexuality program for males and females ages 12-19 and their parents/caregivers.
• Update attendance records and other paperwork
• Shopping/ordering incentives
• Filing
• Health Fairs
• Assist in health presentations
• Provide mentoring
• Contact parents/caregivers
• Meet with school officials
• Participating in staff meetings/trainings
• Other to be determined by program needs and service member interests

Requirements for applicants include the following:

• Have a strong interest in serving the community
• Be able to relate to diverse populations
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Able to provide copy of either high school diploma, GED, or college transcript
• Have reliable transportation
• Be available to attend the free, AmeriCorps class at SU alternate Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., during the Fall and Spring semesters.
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive Criminal History Check, which includes FBI fingerprinting
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or lawful permanent resident alien
• Applicants DO NOT need to be college students, anyone from the community who fits the above requirements may participate.

Benefits available to the AmeriCorps Member:

• Valuable experience
• A bi-weekly stipend of $502.
• An education award of $3,697 for future educational expenses or repayment of student loans - members who are age 55 or older may gift their ed. award to a child or grandchild
• Federal student loan forbearance while in service, with exemption from paying interest accrued during that time
• 8 tuition-free credits at Salisbury University for completion of training course
• Access to AmeriCorps Alumni Network

Applicants for this position must be available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Members will begin on or after August 15th, 2024 and must complete 900 hours by August 14th, 2025.

This position is offered through a partnership with ShoreCorps, the AmeriCorps program at Salisbury University. It is contingent upon federal funding and approval of the AmeriCorps office.

To fill out an application, visit www.salisbury.edu/americorps and click on ‘Become a Member’ and then ‘Fill out an application.’

AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs, made up of three primary programs that each take a different approach to improving lives and fostering civic engagement. Members commit their time to address critical community needs. Similar to the Military or the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps is another form of service to our country. The mission of AmeriCorps is to make our people safer, stronger and healthier; to strengthen our communities; and to Get Things Done for America. Our program, ShoreCorps, is one of hundreds of AmeriCorps programs nationwide. To learn more about AmeriCorps https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps

Salisbury University has a strong institutional commitment to diversity and equal employment and educational opportunities for its faculty, staff and students. To that end, the University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. The University adheres to the EEO/AA policies set forth by federal and Maryland laws. Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to: Humberto Aristizabal, Associate Vice President of Institutional Equity, Title IX Coordinator, Room 100 Holloway Hall, 1101 Camden Ave. Salisbury, MD 21801; Tel. 410-543-6426.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $251.25 per week

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License or State ID (Required)

Work Location: In person