The Arc of Palm Beach County AmeriCorps Part-time Member - AmeriCorps : Job Details

The Arc of Palm Beach County AmeriCorps Part-time Member

Join The Arc of Palm Beach County and become an integral part of our mission to redefine disability through empowerment and community inclusion. As an AmeriCorps member, you will play a crucial role in supporting individuals we serve to develop essential skills that enhance their independence and overall well-being. At The Arc of Palm Beach County, we are dedicated to changing the conversation around disabilities by inspiring possibilities and improving the lives of the people we serve, their families, and our community. As an AmeriCorps member with the Arc of PBC, you will receive training to effectively engage and mentor participants across various skill areas aligned with our program's objectives. Responsibilities include engaging and mentoring children and adults with disabilities in skill-building activities, implementing individualized and group enhancement activities promoting independence, healthy living skills, daily living skills, fostering meaningful relationships, and collaborating with program staff to create enriching experiences. Join The Arc of Palm Beach County as an AmeriCorps member and embark on a fulfilling journey of service and impact, helping us redefine disability by inspiring possibilities and improving lives. We have multiple opportunities available: Half Time (900 hours) Approx. 19 hours per week |Quarter Time (450 hours) Approx. 10 hours per week | Minimum Time (300 Hours) Approx. 7 hours per week. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : The AmeriCorps program at The Arc of Palm Beach County supports individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) through an array of enhancement activities that help foster much needed healthy and daily living skills. Members will deliver individual and/or group activities that include but are not limited to the areas of daily living skills, appropriate social interactions, appropriate and meaningful program participation, gardening, healthy meal planning and preparing, exercising, problem-solving skills, assisting program participants during program events, assisting in interpersonal interactions during recreational field trips, among other areas.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Living Allowance .

Terms :

Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :

Education , Children/Youth , Health .

Skills :

Fine Arts/Crafts , General Skills , Teaching/Tutoring , Leadership , Social Services , Team Work , Communications .