RISE Program Specialist; part time

Job Overview

RISE Program Specialists facilitate a skill-based curriculum to adjudicated youth, ages 12‑18, focusing on educational skill development. Sessions occur in a group setting with youth attending either in‑person or virtually. Members may also work with youth on an individual basis as needed. After the curriculum, additional support is provided for up to 6months.

Member serves between August
12026 and July
312027. Part‑time with hours varying; required to complete 900 service hours.

In‑office only: 300 N St.Joseph Ave Suite
210, Hastings, NE68901.

Living stipend of $1,485.00 monthly ($17,820 annually). Members also receive:

• Segal Education Award of $3,697.50 upon successful completion of the term of National Service.
• Student loan forbearance and payment of accrued interest.

• 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.
• Collect and submit school attendance variables to satisfy grant‑defined performance measures.
• Attend Ameri Corps National Service events and specific Nebraska Probation training sessions.
• Engage in additional training throughout the service year, including juvenile justice or education conferences and webinars.
• Communicating effectively in both verbal and written correspondence with fellow Ameri Corps members.

• Completion of 48 hours of college coursework from an accredited institution in social sciences, criminal justice, education, or a related field is encouraged.
• Related work experience may substitute for the required college coursework.
• A bachelor's degree in social sciences, criminal justice, education, or a related field is preferred.
• The ability to speak Spanish is desired but not required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident.
• Must submit to a criminal background check, including FBI fingerprinting, a national record check, the National Sex Offender Public Website, and a state criminal background check.
• Enrollment in the program is contingent on the results of a National Service Criminal History Check.
• Proficiency in reading and writing English.
• Understanding of basic computer functions.
• Familiarity with accurate record‑keeping practices.
• Awareness of the commitment to dependably serve up to 20 hours per week.
• Alignment with a strong work ethic and a passion for volunteerism.