211 and Community Resources Support VISTA

All United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) AmeriCorps VISTA assignments will expand capacity towards population level goals across the region. UWGLV strives to create population level change in the areas of education, healthy aging, and community stability to ensure individuals who experience crises have the supports they need to rebound. The UWGLV VISTA project focuses on strengthening the networks of providers that deliver services to address concerns and through working with UWGLV staff they support the efforts across all four-issue areas. VISTAs address issues at the programmatic and systemic levels seeking to identify and deal with the root causes by utilizing the collective impact framework.

Member Duties : The 211 and Community Resources Support VISTA will effectively support United Way by enhance existing services and to increase community awareness about 211. They will gather and enter data on new services available within the community to assist those living in poverty in Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon counties and entering those resources into the 211 database. They will identify, organize and/or participate in outreach events to increase public awareness of 211 and Age Friendly LV resources. The VISTA member will support integration and mobilization of current partners for increased community engagement and awareness. They will assist with development, implementation, and evaluation of best practices for policies and procedures for 211 and community resources outreach and awareness.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance .

*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .

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

Service Areas :
Homelessness , Neighborhood Revitalization , Community and Economic Development , Housing , Health , Community Outreach , Education , Children/Youth , Elder Care , Hunger .

Skills :
Education , Public Speaking , Teaching/Tutoring , Computers/Technology , Non-Profit Management , Youth Development , Social Services , Team Work , Community Organization , Public Health , Conflict Resolution , Writing/Editing , Recruitment , Communications , Counseling , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Urban Planning .