El Paso ISD Community Schools VISTA Leader

El Paso ISD Community Schools VISTA Leader

What is a Community School?
-A partnership school, bringing every resource from the community together to support student success and family strength. The focus of the Community Schools program of the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) is to not only support academic services, but also to integrate healthcare, social services, youth programs, community development and other community engagement opportunities for the betterment of the entire neighborhood to build long term sustainability.

Ameri Corps VISTA members will assist in developing Community Schools at close to 30 campuses throughout EPISD. This partnership will enhance the work currently undertaken by various non-profit organizations. Ameri Corps VISTA members will build capacity in issues relating to food security, health services, housing, job training, adult education, prevention and recovery programs, childcare and after school/enrichment programs. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties :
The VISTA El Paso ISD Community Schools Program Leader will enhance the project by supporting recruitment and selection of high quality VISTAs to ensure project success. The Leader will also develop and conduct orientation and training to equip VISTAs with knowledge and skills related to the project. The Leader will enhance project and member effectiveness by facilitating the VISTA team, supporting team members in their work, and monitoring member weekly reports.

The Leader will enhance VISTA project stability and sustainability by assisting with the collection and compiling of data from the project.

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

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

Education .

Skills :

Computers/Technology , Counseling , Non-Profit Management , General Skills , Education , Community Organization , Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development , Public Health , Leadership , Environment , Communications , Team Work .