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Hands On Atlanta Social/Emotional Coach (AmeriCorps)

Hands On Atlanta is hiring!

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***All AmeriCorps positions are service opportunities. You are required to serve 10 months of service on a modest living allowance for the duration of the program.***

Get ready to start your service journey today as an exclusive member of the Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps program! The Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps program is a great way to jumpstart your career, create or strengthen your network with influential Atlanta professionals, and receive meaningful coaching and mentoring that will propel you on your professional journey. As a member of our AmeriCorps program, you’ll directly impact the Atlanta community and disadvantaged youth across the metro-Atlanta area.

At Hands On Atlanta, we have:

  • A 35-year history of making Atlanta more engaged and equitable

  • A mission to mobilize the Atlanta community to tackle our city’s most pressing needs

  • Over 40,000 volunteers serving at 200 nonprofits and schools annually

  • Strong relationships with 100+ of Atlanta’s top companies

  • Impactful programs supporting thousands of disadvantaged youth across Atlanta

Wait, so what is AmeriCorps? 

AmeriCorps, often referred to as “the domestic Peace Corps” is a national service program in which individuals dedicate their time to improving lives and fostering civic engagement. Hands On Atlanta’s AmeriCorps program is a 10-month commitment where members serve in elementary, middle, and high schools. Over the 10-month period (August-May), members serve full-time and receive a semi-monthly living stipend and an education award once their service term is complete.

Job Description

Responsibilities: 

Major areas of responsibility for the AmeriCorps Full-Time Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Coach position include: 

  • Coach and mentor a caseload of elementary, middle school, or high school students and facilitate activities centered around social-emotional learning, community engagement, and academic growth. 

  • Conduct checks with caseload students to guide their development of SEL competencies, including self-awareness, conflict resolution, communication, and resource utilization. 

  • Provide behavioral interventions and support to students ultimately enhancing student’s SEL competencies and preserving their time in class. 

  • Debrief SEL caseload student needs with school staff and SEL team at least once a week; collect teacher observations, discuss behavior management strategies, etc. 

  • Foster meaningful and productive relationships with students, teachers, guidance counselors, social workers, school officials, and parents. 

  • Be an engaged member of the Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps cohort and service leader at your host school.

Preferred Experience

In order to be eligible to serve as a full-time Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps member, you must meet these eligibility requirements at the start of service. 

  • Able to commit to completing 1,700 hours of full-time service over 10 months 

  • Have a high school diploma 

  • Some college preferred 

  • Able to clear state and federal background checks 

  • Able to clear a NSOPW check 

  • Reliable transportation as AmeriCorps members work on-site in schools 

  • Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Nationals or Lawful Permanent

Benefits: 

Full-time members will receive a living stipend of $1,900 and an education award of $7,390 after successfully completing the 1,700 hours of service. Members also receive health, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the member.  AmeriCorps members, if eligible, are encouraged to apply for food benefits (SNAP/EBT) while they are in service. Members may apply for loan forbearance on federal loans that qualify.  

All members receive extensive, ongoing training to support their development, including mentorship from Hands On Atlanta staff and corporate and community leaders; community building activities; robust educational and professional development training.

Recruitment Process

The application process is on a rolling basis February-August 2024. This is a highly competitive opportunity and space is limited. We encourage applicants to apply early.   

  • Accepted applicants will participate in our phone screening process 

  • Then, you’ll be invited to a virtual networking round 

  • AmeriCorps requires a separate online application you’ll complete before your final interview and site placement match interview  

  • After a successful match has been made, you’ll be invited to join the 2024-2025 AmeriCorps cohort 

     

This position is an AmeriCorps service position. It is considered "service" and members are considered "service members" rather than "employees." As such, the compensation is a stipend/living allowance rather than a salary. Upon termination of service, either at the end of the service term or premature termination, members are not eligible for unemployment benefits. 

 Only candidates who are able to commit to a school year of service (August 2024 - May 2025) should consider/apply for this opportunity.  

Due to high volume of interest, please no phone call inquiries regarding this position. 

 Please visit https://www.handsonatlanta.org/americorps for more information and details about the Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps program.

Additional Information

  • Contract Type: Full-Time
  • Start Date: 01 August 2024
  • Location: Atlanta
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