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Ameri Corps Member – Match Support Specialist   [Posted: 2010-07-01]
Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada

Primary Function: The Ameri Corps Member - Match Support Specialist is primarily responsible for the support and supervision of match relationships in compliance with agency and national standards.

Specific Responsibilities (in accordance with agency and national standards): Providing support and supervision to assigned caseload of Big/Little matches (maximum caseload size is established by agency). Supervision through telephone contact; the Big and Little are required to meet in-person, parent/guardian are encouraged to with the Match Support Specialist once each year. Formal annual review of match with each participant, to include completion of outcome evaluations. Collaborating with the Big and parent/teacher/counselor to establish annual case plans based upon building developmental assets in the Little's life (Little can be included in plan as appropriate) for outcome evaluations. Providing on-going support to a caseload including, but not limited to: crisis intervention and counseling; advocacy; information and referrals to volunteers and clients to access appropriate resources; and problem resolution. Completion of any monthly caseload statistics.

Member receives the following benefits: Living Allowance: $461.54 paid bi-weekly while providing service. Living allowance is taxed. Total Living allowance will not exceed $12,000.00. Education Award Amount: $4,725 (Electronic voucher will be issued to Member by National Service Trust upon successful completion of Member’s term-of-service). Health Insurance; Childcare: Available for full-time members with proof of eligibility; Qualified Student Loan Forbearance and Payment of Accrued Interest during term-of service; Vacation Policy: Members are entitled to a minimum of two weeks of vacation.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in the social sciences) is required (copy of diploma must be on file upon hire). One year social service experience is preferred (Master’s Degree can supplement for experience). The ability and flexibility to work evening or Saturday and evening hours as required. Reliable transportation. Bilingual (Spanish speaking) preferred.

Full-time 40 hours per week

Deadline: Friday August 20, 2010 by 5:00pm

Start Date: September 1, 2010

Location: Reno Office

To apply email resume and cover letter to 779contact@bbbs.org

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