What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workforce Development for People in Recovery VISTA position at AmeriCorps?
The Schreiber Research Group (TSRG) is a Colorado-based nonprofit comprised of public health, public policy, nursing, data science, economics, and project management experts. TSRG is a research-driven organization working to find solutions and fill knowledge gaps in response to the substance use crisis. Through vigorous research and community engagement, the project team discovered the need for a workforce center that could synthesize these resources and provide one-on-one career counseling services. The AmeriCorps Member will serve an essential role in developing and implementing a program plan for this workforce center. In 2023, TSRG performed a market analysis of resources in Southeastern Colorado for people in recovery from a substance use disorder (SUD) who are attempting to reenter the workforce. Through this investigation, the project team discovered the need for a workforce center.
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Member Duties : The AmeriCorps member will support the preparation of key elements of a workforce center for people in recovery. This may include identification of assessment tools, funding sources, resources needed for implementation, staffing needs, how to support people with a history of SUD/OUD and or/co-occurring mental health issues, and more. The AmeriCorps members will participate in an investigation into the needs of potential program participants. This will require members to prepare surveys and interviews, analyze data, and prepare recommendations.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Relocation Allowance .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas
Community and Economic Development , Veterans , Health , Housing , Homelessness , Community Outreach .
Skills
Team Work .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Workforce Development for People in Recovery VISTA
Program Start/End Date
05/04/2026 - 05/03/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations COLORADO
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 03/30/2026 To 04/25/2026
Contact Terri Schreiber
PO Box 371342
Denver CO 80237
7202348191
terri@tsrg.org
https://tsrg.org
Listing ID 124166
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Member Duties : The AmeriCorps member will support the preparation of key elements of a workforce center for people in recovery. This may include identification of assessment tools, funding sources, resources needed for implementation, staffing needs, how to support people with a history of SUD/OUD and or/co-occurring mental health issues, and more. The AmeriCorps members will participate in an investigation into the needs of potential program participants. This will require members to prepare surveys and interviews, analyze data, and prepare recommendations.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Relocation Allowance .
- For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/ .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas
Community and Economic Development , Veterans , Health , Housing , Homelessness , Community Outreach .
Skills
Team Work .
Refine Search
Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Workforce Development for People in Recovery VISTA
Program Start/End Date
05/04/2026 - 05/03/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations COLORADO
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 03/30/2026 To 04/25/2026
Contact Terri Schreiber
PO Box 371342
Denver CO 80237
7202348191
terri@tsrg.org
https://tsrg.org
Listing ID 124166