09/21/00: Drs. Cynthia Johnson & Leon Cohen talking with students at the CSUDH Community Job Fair

Position Description

A great opportunity for individuals interested in Part-Time Community Service!!!

Community Service Opening for Part-Time Americorp Members (16 positions - 900 hours/ year)

Length of Service: August 2000 - July 2001.

Time: 900 hours/year or 20 hours/ week 

Location: School-based service sites (e.g Healthy Starts programs) in Carson, Wilmington, Compton and Harbor City.

Description: Under the direction and supervision of the Healthy Start coordinators and Program Manager, AmeriCorps members will provide assistance to students, families, and homeless adults in overcoming barriers to personal and academic success through the development and implementation of case plans. 

Benefits: Living allowance of $5,175/year
Educational Award of $2,362.50 at the end of 900 hrs of service

Responsibilities:
Areas where AmeriCorps members will provide assistance may include the following:

• Case management e.g. providing assistance and information to students and families and assisting in identifying range of services to meet the needs of the students and families Exams for elementary school children.

• Providing assistance and education to homeless adults and children.

Members:

• Must participate and assist in four national Service Days such as Make a difference day (October 28, 2000); Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service (January 15, 2001); Volunteer Week (April 15-21, 2001); and National Youth Service Day (April 20-21, 2001)

• Must participate and attend in state end-of-year function

• Must submit monthly journals, mid year and end of year reports

• Other duties as directed

Desired Qualities

• Commitment to service as AmeriCorps members for the entire year
• Good standing at a university or college
• Strong interpersonal organizational written and verbal communication skills
• Some experience with and or knowledge of community health or community development
• Good interaction skills with a diverse population and a genuine desire to serve in culturally and racially diverse communities 
• Ability to speak a second language
• Ability to function independently and be a team player

Minimum qualifications

• Attainment of a high school diploma and enrolled in higher education
• Availability to participate in the weekly or bi-weekly reflective seminars (180 hours/year) on the activities of the program and on interpersonal and intrapersonal growth.

Click here for an application (.pdf)

Please fax your completed application to 310-516-3542.

You may also pick up an application at the Community Service Learning office located on campus, at the SBS Building Rm. C-342, Dr. Leon Cohen, Director or at:

To reach us by e-mail: cjohnson@soh.csudh.edu or lcohen@research.csudh.edu 

Applicants selected to participate in an interview will be notified as to exact interview dates.