Youth Skill-Building Coach; Part-Time AmeriCorps

Supreme Court - Agency 5, Fremont, NE

RISE Program Specialist (Open) – Applications no longer accepted as of July
24,2026.

Ameri Corps members titled "RISE Program Specialists" facilitate a skill‑based curriculum to adjudicated youth ages 12‑18, focusing on educational skill development. The facilitation occurs in a group setting, either in‑person or virtually. Members may also serve youth individually based on specific needs. After the curriculum is completed, additional support will be provided to each youth for up to six months.

• Agency:
  Supreme Court – Agency 5
• Location:
  
  2860 W 23 Drive, Fremont, NE
• Travel:
  South Sioux City & Blair
• Service period:
  August1,2026 – July
  31,2027 (one‑year commitment)
• Hours:
  
  Part‑time, 20hours per week, minimum 900 service hours
• Compensation:
  Living stipend of $1,485 per month ($17,820 annually)
• Benefits:
  Living stipend, Segal Education Award ($3,697.50 upon completion), student‑loan forbearance and interest payment, training in key areas, professional development, alumni network

• Teach youth educational‑based skills—such as goal setting, motivation, organization, study skills, and test‑taking strategies—using a pre‑written curriculum.
• Host in‑person groups at schools, probation offices, or other community sites.
• Provide optional individual support to youth based on their specific needs.
• Collect and submit school attendance data to satisfy grant‑defined performance measures.
• Attend Ameri Corps National Service events and Nebraska Probation training sessions.
• Engage in ongoing training throughout the service year, including juvenile justice or education conferences and webinars.

• Minimum: 48 hours of college coursework from an accredited institution in social sciences, criminal justice, education, or a related field (college coursework may be substituted with related work experience).
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, criminal justice, education, or a related field.
• Spanish language skills are desirable but not required.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Successful completion of National Service criminal history check (FBI fingerprinting, national and state background checks).

• Proficient reading and writing in English.
• Basic computer functions and familiarity with accurate record‑keeping practices.
• Understanding of the commitment to reliably serve up to 20 hours per week.
• Strong work ethic and passion for volunteerism.
• Effective verbal and written communication with Ameri Corps members, Nebraska State Probation staff, school officials, and community stakeholders.
• Consistent attendance and dependability throughout the service period.

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.