What are the responsibilities and job description for the Enchanted Circle Corps with DreamTree Project position at DreamTree Project?
Job description:
AmeriCorps programs strengthen communities by addressing local challenges. Service tasks focus on supporting unhoused community members and connecting those folks with resources. Positions are available at the NEST overnight shelter for adults, or the Street Outreach Program.
- NEST positions serve in the hours of 6:00pm-8:00am and provide a safe sleep environment for guests
- Street Outreach positions serve during daytime business hours on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday and travels in a DreamTree vehicle with a team to distribute resources
Description of Activities:
- Interact with clients and those encountered during shifts to build rapport and establish positive connections
- Assist with client support, screening, assessments, and enrolling individuals into services
- Support volunteers
- Attend training and events throughout the service term
- Table at community events
- Participate in community meetings and act as a liaison with other organizations to strengthen community resource access
- Help to create, and circulate, flyers, social media, public service announcements, etc.
Expectations:
- Commitment to the concept of community service
- Appreciation and willingness to collaborate
- Sensitivity to and awareness of cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the populations served, and of the AmeriCorps Members
Requirements
- Communication skills; virtual and in-person communication is anticipated
- Problem solving skills with the ability to adapt and provide flexible and creative solutions to challenges
- Sincere willingness to engage community members and share information on available services and resources
- Flexibility to work with a diverse group of individuals working at different sites
- Ability to focus on current tasks and follow through to completion
- Moderate technology literacy to include: use of a computer, correspondence and communication via email and slack, use of an online calendar (such as Google) and submit documents online (like timesheets)
Pay: $375.00 - $531.25 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $375 - $531