Description
The AmeriCorps Program at Opportunity Village will greatly expand services available to Southern Nevada’s developmentally disabled population by developing and teaching a robust curriculum with a focus on employment training and related life skills. Education Specialists will be responsible for embedding in existing campus programs, developing connections with individuals served, and creating and teaching an effective set of classes over the course of their service year.
Opportunity Village has been serving individuals with intellectual disabilities for decades. Each year, we help over 2,000 people lead more independent and fulfilling lives. By implementing this new, innovative education program, led by AmeriCorps members, we hope to greatly improve the quality of life for individuals served by increasing their knowledge of life skills necessary to lead an independent, healthy life (cooking, cleaning, hobbies) and teaching them about different jobs and the skills necessary to succeed within them.
To learn more about AmeriCorps, the difference between an AmeriCorps member and an employee, and the numerous benefits of AmeriCorps service, please visit the “What is AmeriCorps?” page on the Corporation for National and Community Service’s website.
Benefits
Members will receive a living allowance of $15.00 per hour for the term of service. After successfully completing their service year, AmeriCorps Members will be awarded the Segal Education Award at the value of up to $3,447.50. Members will receive mandatory training at New Hire Orientation, CPI and CPR classes (if member does not already have certification), and AmeriCorps-specific orientation before starting their duties.
Members will work closely with one of Nevada’s largest non-profits and gain valuable experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, designing and facilitating a variety of courses with their needs in mind. At the end of service, members will be able to say they were integral in helping to establish a first-of-its-kind vocational program for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Federal student loan forbearance is available for eligible members.
The AmeriCorps Program at Opportunity Village will greatly expand services available to Southern Nevada’s developmentally disabled population by developing and teaching a robust curriculum with a focus on employment training and related life skills. Education Specialists will be responsible for embedding in existing campus programs, developing connections with individuals served, and creating and teaching an effective set of classes over the course of their service year.
Opportunity Village has been serving individuals with intellectual disabilities for decades. Each year, we help over 2,000 people lead more independent and fulfilling lives. By implementing this new, innovative education program, led by AmeriCorps members, we hope to greatly improve the quality of life for individuals served by increasing their knowledge of life skills necessary to lead an independent, healthy life (cooking, cleaning, hobbies) and teaching them about different jobs and the skills necessary to succeed within them.
To learn more about AmeriCorps, the difference between an AmeriCorps member and an employee, and the numerous benefits of AmeriCorps service, please visit the “What is AmeriCorps?” page on the Corporation for National and Community Service’s website.
Benefits
Members will receive a living allowance of $15.00 per hour for the term of service. After successfully completing their service year, AmeriCorps Members will be awarded the Segal Education Award at the value of up to $3,447.50. Members will receive mandatory training at New Hire Orientation, CPI and CPR classes (if member does not already have certification), and AmeriCorps-specific orientation before starting their duties.
Members will work closely with one of Nevada’s largest non-profits and gain valuable experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, designing and facilitating a variety of courses with their needs in mind. At the end of service, members will be able to say they were integral in helping to establish a first-of-its-kind vocational program for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Federal student loan forbearance is available for eligible members.
Term of Service
AmeriCorps at Opportunity Village has several service term options:
Half time 900 hours
Quarter time 450 hours
Minimum time 300 hours
To successfully complete their half-time year of service (900 hours minimum) and become eligible for their education award, AmeriCorps Members must serve an average of 20 hours per week between September 14, 2023 and August 13, 2024.
Opportunity Village campuses are open five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 7am to 7pm. Classes taught by Education Specialists will be offered in two schedules, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, each day at Opportunity Village’s two main campuses. Education Specialists are expected to be available to teach at least three to four days a week during these windows. The rest of a member’s service hours will be filled through content development and other education-related activities and can be completed flexibly and/or remotely, on a schedule developed with approval from the AmeriCorps Program Manager.
This position does not duplicate work of previous or existing employees or volunteers, supplant the hiring of workers, or include service or duties that have been performed or were performed by a current employee, an employee who recently resigned or was discharged, an employee subject to a reduction in force, or an employee who is on leave.
This position has recurring access to vulnerable populations.
Site Locations
Oakey Campus. 6300 W. Oakey Blvd Las Vegas NV 89146
Office: 702-259-3700
Ralph & Betty Engelstad Campus 6050 S. Buffalo Dr. Las Vegas NV 89113
Office: 702-262-1550
North Campus 4180 W Craig Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89031
Office: (702) 262-1560
Supervisor: AmeriCorps Program Manager
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and design vocational and related classes specialized for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
- Teach classes and help facilitate other learning sessions on Opportunity Village campuses as needed.
- Ensure all proper documentation is complete related to individual’s curriculum progress.
- Collaborate with other staff to ensure adults with disabilities gain knowledge of self-management and behavioral skills that will enhance their contribution to and integration into the community.
- Promote an abuse and neglect-free environment.
- Report suspected Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation (ANE) within 24 hours as mandated by state law.
- Participate in a National Day of Service.
- Ensure equipment is clean, safe and functioning.
- Comply with all Federal, State (Desert Regional Center) and local regulations and requirements, and company policies and procedures.
- Perform other AmeriCorps program-related duties as assigned.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The above functions may be completed with or without reasonable accommodations. No persons involved with the program will discriminate based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or disability.
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