Summer Social Work AmeriCorps Member

Our House, Inc•Big Rock Township, AR

9d•$3,600•Onsite

About The Position

Our House empowers homeless and near-homeless families and individuals to succeed in the workforce, in school, and in life through hard work, wise decision-making, and active participation in the community. The Our House team has defined a set of seven Guiding Principles that characterize our culture and that we intentionally seek to uphold: Hard Work, Wise Decision-Making, Community, Initiative, Integrity, Safety, and Heart. The Social Work AmeriCorps Member will serve within the programs and partnerships Our House leverages to address the mental and physical health needs of adults and children. In addition, the Social Work AmeriCorps member will gain compensated on-site field experience, supervision, and marketable training to support members as they enter into the social work field. Members will play a critical role in helping families and individuals move toward increased empowerment and health by utilizing the Whole Health Model. This holistic and strategic framework will be used to address all aspects of health while members serve clients, specifically focusing on health resources, individual and group therapy, and connection to benefits. The following position responsibilities include in-person activities in the Career Center, Children’s Center, Family Support Center, and Housing programs.

Requirements

Must be at least 17 years of age at the commencement of service
Must be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States
Must be a high school graduate, GED recipient, or working toward attaining a high school diploma or GED during their term of service
Must satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check criteria
Thoroughly committed to Our House’s mission
Enjoy serving adults and/or children
Have a positive attitude
Have a flexible mentality
Serve as role models for all Our House clients
High school diploma or GED required
Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate level Social Work degree program

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity and mental health issues is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Utilize the Whole Health model while serving both individual clients and families
Assess the client’s health needs and existing barriers, and increase access to relevant health services and resources
Participate in family engagement activities to support the social-emotional development of the family
Promote participation in and provide learning opportunities for an increase in healthy behaviors and choices regarding social, environmental, intellectual, physical, and emotional areas of health and wellness
Host one-on-one and group sessions with adults or children as appropriate
Educate and connect clients to relevant community resources that will aid in their self-sufficiency
Use the client database to record accurate and timely attendance and notes on clients’ engagement
Support existing recovery and mental health resources provided at Our House
Support clients participating in the Our House Wellness Clinic and other medication management agencies to continue service long-term
Participate in AmeriCorps Days of Service and additional service projects as approved by the program director
Attend Our House National Service Meetings led by the National Service team
Attend weekly Our House team meetings and other meetings as directed by the supervisor
Undergo all required criminal history checks: NSOPW, FBI, and Arkansas State Police, as well as other states, as necessary
Support disaster response and/or recovery efforts as needed by the State of Arkansas (when called upon)
Assist with member recruitment, public relations to introduce the AmeriCorps program to the community, and develop community partnerships (when engaged in community outreach)
Assist with efforts to build a culture of service in Arkansas (when engaged in community outreach)