JOB/Volunteer Opportunities Available

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 The AmeriCorps member will provide appropriate financial literacy education to the children of clients/constituents of their specific community as prescribed by the host site.   The AmeriCorps member will track performance data of students who take financial literacy classes.  The AmeriCorps member will assist the Circles’/  SCCAP Thriving Connection Coordinator &  Coaches with duties to achieve the success of the Circles®  Program &  SCCAP Thriving Connection through Circles Johnson County.

• Attend all Circles’/  SCCAP Thriving Connection planning meetings,  weekly meetings,  and financial literacy classes as prescribed by the Host Site.
• Participate in planning of child development activities,  weekly meetings and other events.  Will work in concert with Coach,  Supervisor and Resource Teams with this activity,  as prescribed by the Host Site. 
• Assist with the myriad of duties/activities to ensure that weekly meetings,  financial literacy classes,  and other Circles/  SCCAP Thriving Connection events happen in a timely fashion and occur efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure confidentiality in written and oral communications involving Circle Leaders,  children and Allies.
• Develop understanding of Circles USA Child Development Curriculum,  Adverse Childhood Experiences and outcomes.  Work with Coordinator and Supervisor to develop Child Development Team to carry out SCCAP and Circles USA curricula.
• Work with Child Development Team to provide assistance to families with homework help needs.
• Be aware and follow COVID related safety parameters.
• Assist with Volunteer Recruitment for the Circles Program,  /  SCCAP Thriving Connection Financial Literacy,  and other events with the Host Site connected to Circles/  SCCAP Thriving Connection.
• Participate in data tracking of volunteers,  financial literacy students,  classes,  and achievements,  etc.
• Participate in the Poverty Busters AmeriCorps program by attending required meetings (in person or via webinars/conference calls).  Also,  participating in the MLK Volunteer Day event and AmeriCorps week events. 

• Ability to work harmoniously with diverse personalities and maintain a positive atmosphere
• Ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative fashion.  Willing to delegate when possible.
• Flexible
• Ability to accept criticism,  both positive and negative
• Ability to follow instructions
• Punctual
• Possess strong organizational skills in completing complex tasks with autonomy
• Ability to plan,  prioritize,  implement and evaluate
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in use of basic office computer programs and internet
• Ability to work with people in non-judgmental ways
• Ability to refrain from smoking or using alcohol while serving AmeriCorps hours
• Will maintain a valid drivers license
• Ability to dress appropriately
• Ability to interact positively with community members
• Ability to recruit,  provide support,  and evaluate volunteers

  Contact Leslie at circlescoordinator@bridgesalliancejc.org for more information.  

 Circles is a community-based initiative that creates relationships across economic class lines, matching people of low income (Circle Leaders) with middle or upper-income (Allies). Circles’ underlying foundation is to engage people and organizations in the community to move families permanently out of poverty.  The primary role of the Circles Community Coordinator is to engage the community in support behind the mission to reduce poverty in the community.  The Community Coordinator will support the Circles group by building relationships and leveraging community members in Johnson County in collaboration within the Circles model to further this mission.  The Coordinator will also see to it that the data on the Circles group is up-to-date and complete. (15 hrs/week)

• Engage the community to support Johnson County Circles
• Promote a supportive, inclusive, positive culture within the Circles community
• Be present at all weekly Circles meetings and assist in facilitating meetings when needed
• Recruit and provide direction for the five volunteer Resource Teams and meet with the chairs
• Maintain current knowledge of services available throughout the community, including social services
• Oversee the arrangements for Circles meetings
• Assist with interviews, selection and enrollment of Circle Leaders and Allies
• Assist Coach as a liaison to the Bridges Alliance board of directors
• Serve as liaison to Circles USA and maintain contact for support and best practices
• Ensure confidentiality in all communications – both written and oral
• Serve as main contact with the Employee Resource Network of Johnson County
• Attend the Big View Team monthly meetings
• Oversee data collection and input of data into the Circles USA data system
• Complete all other duties as assigned by the chapter’s Coach or Bridges Alliance to ensure the success of the Circles chapter

•  A strong professional network in the community
• Ability to negotiate and advocate on behalf of the low-income community
• Ability to delegate tasks rather than “doing it all”
• Ability to remain calm amidst stress or conflict and to mediate disagreements
• Solid organizational skills to manage complex tasks with autonomy
• A flexible schedule to meet the needs of the Circles community
• Ability to provide one’s own transportation

  Contact Leslie at circlescoordinator@bridgesalliancejc.org for more information.