FCS VISTA Health & Wellness Coordinator @ United Returning C

Full Time
Cleveland, OH
Posted
Job description
United Returning Citizens (URC) is a non-profit corporation that serves the Youngstown, Ohio, Mahoning Valley area. Our organization provides job search and training, life and financial literacy skills, transitional and stable housing primarily for citizens reentering society from correctional facilities. As there is a well-established correlation between joblessness and homelessness, and the overall impact on daily existence, we provide a holistic approach to enable all citizens who are otherwise disadvantaged and disenfranchised to become productive and reconnected members of their community. URC seeks a Health and Wellness Coordinator VISTA to learn what resources are needed for low-income, disadvantaged, citizens returning home from incarceration, and to develop new holistic and therapeutic programming and resources for clients to promote positive mental health and wellness. Our ideal candidate will support the goals of URC, be comfortable with public speaking and one-to-one communication, demonstrate clear writing skills, and be self-motivated, as well as a team player. Experience in community service, organizing, and nonprofit organizations is a plus. The VISTA member will be expected to contribute substantially to the URC strategic planning, program expansion, development, and implementation of strategies to advance the programs, and promote partnerships. Must have a strong work ethic, be enthusiastic, innovative, self-motivated, organized, can prioritize and problem solve while maintaining a good sense of humor, have empathy and a strong commitment to social justice. Recruitment is ongoing until position is filled. Contact Dionne Dowdy-Lacey for monthly service start date options and deadlines.



Member Duties : The URC Health & Wellness VISTA will break the cycle of recidivism/poverty for Mahoning Valley returning citizens and help them overcome health/wellness barriers to self-sufficiency/meaningful employment by researching best practices and assessing current URC HW programming; developing sustainable tools/systems/plans for holistic Health & Wllness program delivery by creating an Outreach Plan to increase participants, build strategic community partnerships and a volunteer training cohort.


Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Training , Living Allowance .



Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .


Service Areas :
Health , Veterans , Education , Community and Economic Development .


Skills :
Public Health , Recruitment , Conflict Resolution , Communications , Public Speaking , Teaching/Tutoring , Education , Youth Development , Fine Arts/Crafts , Counseling , Team Work , Leadership , General Skills .




SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA



Program

FCS VISTA Health & Wellness Coordinator @ United Returning C



Program Start/End Date

08/28/2023 - 08/27/2024



Work Schedule
Full Time



Education level

High school diploma/GED



Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None


Program Locations
OHIO Cleveland/ Akron


Languages
English



Accepting Applications

From 02/27/2023 To 07/12/2023



Contact
Dionne Dowdy-Lacey

507 Oak Hill Ave

Youngstown OH 44502

3304060827

execdirector@unitedreturningcitizens.org



Listing ID
116785

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