School Based - AmeriCorps Community Resource Navigator

The Community Resource Navigator AmeriCorps program is designed to strengthen student success by blending mentorship with access to essential resources. CRNs serve within schools to provide Social Emotional Learning support, helping students build self-confidence, develop leadership skills, and set achievable goals. They work closely with school leadership teams using attendance trends, behavior data, and staff input to identify students who may be at risk of chronic absenteeism or disengagement from learning.

Beyond direct student mentorship, CRNs play a vital role in supporting families. They connect parents and caregivers to school-based pantries, clothing closets, and donation drives, ensuring that basic needs are met so students can focus on learning. CRNs also serve as a bridge between the school community and local organizations, expanding access to services and support throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley. By addressing both academic and non-academic barriers, CRNs help create a school environment where students can thrive and families feel connected and supported.

• While serving, members receive a living allowance dispersed twice per month in addition to an education award at the end of successful service term.
• Service term is 8-months in duration. (starting November 1, 2025)
• 10-12hrs/week - 4 days per week - 3 hours per day
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required.
• Service location - Central Stream Academy Elementary School - Allentown

Benefits
Living Allowance, Education Award, Healthiest You Telehealth, Student loan forgiveness program, Non-Compete Eligibility for Government Jobs
Culture
Do you have a passion to serve your community? Are you seeking an opportunity to utilize your employment and/or educational background in a community based non-profit setting? Do you want to learn more about community resources and assist underserved populations?

If you answered yes to any (or all) of these questions, I want you to join me - to be productive with me in changing the community issues we are facing - to join me in building this AmeriCorps program and our communities together.
Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support staff to develop student goals to improve both social skills and student attendance.
• Facilitate and provide mentorship utilizing an evidence-based curriculums
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding school attendance and progress reports
• Connect families to resources through school-based pantries, clothing closets, and donation coordination.
• Plan and deliver educational/engagement events for parents
• Document and track progress
• Engage with community-based organizations to facilitate trainings and bridge gaps in access to services
• Participate in training and professional development to improve quality services for youth
• Participate in National Service events to support the local community Service Commitment
• Member responsibilities should not duplicate staff roles at host site

Requirements
Able to report in person for work in Lehigh, Northampton or Carbon counties.
Able to secure clearances to work with vulnerable populations (Act 153).
Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
Have a HS diploma or G.E.D.
18 years of age or older

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