Welcome Baby Outreach AmeriCorps VISTA United Way of Utah County

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Description

Compensation Type: Hourly wages
Job Type:
Full Time
Temporary/Seasonal

Pay Range: $1906 per month, plus rent assistance
Organization's Mission: At United Way, we value our team and are united in our mission to improve lives by mobilizing the powering care of communities around the world to advance the common good.
Organization's Race, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Statement and Work: United Way of Utah County has a vision for a stronger Utah County, one in which every person is respected, every voice is heard, and every community thrives. We value the diversity of our community and are devoted to an environment of inclusivity. We are committed to health, education, and financial stability for all. We stand firmly against racism and violence in any form and are committed to promoting a culture of safety, kindness, respect, and love.
Position Summary: Welcome Baby is a free community service designed to promote a healthy, secure and enjoyable beginning for parents, new babies and their family members.

Welcome Baby focuses on educating parents on child development, increasing parental engagement, and connecting parents to community resources. Our focus is also to better prepare our volunteers and interns to meet the needs of the families that we serve. The VISTA will create a sustainable systems for volunteer recruitment and outreach to better serve the populations served and facilitate the recruitment of volunteers and facilitators for the Welcome Baby Playgroups and “Lending Libraries” with the main goal of empowering more low income families with the supports needed for success in school, work and life
Primary Responsibilities: Duties and responsibilities:

Create an effective system to recruit, train, and engage home visitation volunteers and interns.
Develop and implement a system for collecting and distributing donated books to the community.
Create training protocol
Data coordination, collection and analysis.
Attend community events to market the Welcome Baby Program to potential program families, volunteers, and community partners.
Support the Welcome Baby Coordinator with ongoing projects such as donations, community events, and partner outreach.
Desired Qualifications: Member Requirements/ Information:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
U.S. Citizen at least 18 years of age
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood, child development, family relations, education, public health, nonprofit management/leadership, recreation or related degrees preferred.
Strong time management skills, the ability to work independently and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner
Proficient knowledgee of Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Reliable vehicle
This assignment is full-time, 40-hour position and requires a 1 year commitment. Typically Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm, but will need to work evenings and weekends as needed for community outreach and training volunteers.
Benefits / Why Work With Us: Benefits:

Living Allowance ($1,906 a month pre-taxes)
Housing assistance: $400/month
At the end of the year of service, the VISTA can choose an Education Award ($6,895) or End of Service Cash Stipend ($1,800)
10 vacation and 10 sick days
Health Coverage (does not cover the actual cost of plan, but expenses accrued from medical visits)
Relocation Allowance
Childcare assistance, if eligible
Can count hours served towards an internship
On-the-job training opportunities
You may be eligible for the postponement, or forbearance, of your student loans.
Non-competitive eligibility (NCE) status with the federal government.
If you are moving more than 50 miles to serve as a VISTA, you are eligible to receive a relocation and settling-in allowance to assist with your moving expenses.
How to Apply: How to Apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to Brianna John at briannaj@unitedwayuc.org. Position open until filled.
Closing Date: 06/17/2023
Location: Provo, UT

Information

Organization Website: Visit website
Contact: Brianna John
Email: briannaj@unitedwayuc.org
Phone: 8013742588
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