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The Alliance Community Engagement VISTA

The Alliance

The Alliance Community Engagement VISTA

Houston, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Please note: This posting is for information purposes only. Please do not apply on this site.

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    https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=80396&fromSearch=true

    The Alliance Community Engagement VISTA

    Member Duties: The Community Engagement VISTA will support The Alliance’s Disaster Recovery Program to help refugees, immigrants and underserved residents have equity of access and equity throughout any of the four phases of disaster, including: 1) mitigation, 2) preparedness, 3) response, and 4) recovery. During the first half of the term, the Community Engagement VISTA will engage with Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, Galveston County and Harris County operations to facilitate coordination between service providers and the culturally and linguistically diverse communities served by The Alliance to recover from Hurricane Harvey. The second half of the term will be centered on continuity and sustainability of the Disaster Recovery Program through continued engagement and collaboration with governmental entities, national and regional disaster stakeholders. Care for the caregivers through various self-care projects will also be emphasized.

    Program Benefits:

    Choice of Education Award ($6,095) or End of Service Stipend upon completion of service

    Relocation Allowance

    $11,497.92 annual living stipend

    Childcare assistance if eligible

    Health Coverage*

    Training

    *For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare.

    Terms:

    Full-time

    Start/end date: 9/3/2019 - 9/1/2020

    Minimum age requirement: 18

    College degree required

    Permits working at another job during off hours

    Permits attendance at school during off hours

    Car recommended

    Service Areas:

    Community Outreach

    Neighborhood Revitalization

    Health

    Community and Economic Development

    Disaster Relief

    Public Safety

    Housing

    Skills:

    Recruitment

    Disaster Services

    Public Speaking

    General Skills

    Urban Planning

    Communications

    Writing/Editing

    Team Work

    Community Organization

    Computers/Technology

    Leadership

    Service Description: The Alliance is a community-based organization devoted to serving refugees, immigrants and low-income populations in Houston. Alliance provides comprehensive services to assist clients in becoming economically self-sufficient and improve their quality of life. The Alliance also strives to ensure that newly-arrived Americans are integrated into the mainstream community and understand American culture and traditions. Originally founded by Association of Cambodian, Ethiopian, Laotian and Vietnamese refugee community organizations, The Alliance has expanded to serve individuals of all nationalities and backgrounds.

    Contact:

    VISTA Leader Jamonica Shoals 713-776-4700 ext 182

    Program Director KaNeesha Allen 713-776-4700 ext 128

    Please note: Do not apply on this site.

    Apply at:

    https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=80396&fromSearch=true