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Living Allowance & Benefits:

AmeriCorps bi-monthly living allowance to be determined. After successfully completing a term of 1700 hours, AmeriCorps members are eligible for an education award of up to $6,095.00 that can be used for tuition, student loans, books, etc. through the Corporation of National & Community Service. Health Care and childcare benefits are also available as needed. Some benefits are based on total household income.

Program Overview:

Founded in 1867, the Sacramento Children's Home is the oldest active non-profit organization in Sacramento County with eight programs across six locations; we offer excellent career advancement opportunities while making a positive impact in the community. We are looking for people who have visions and values of providing culturally responsive support services to the many diverse communities in Sacramento. Under the direction of the Program Manager, individuals will serve as a liaison and a cultural guide and will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure that service planning and service delivery is equitable for program participants. We are currently recruiting for the following positions: Home Visitors and Family Resource Center Aides. Please Note that there are openings at all three of our Birth & Beyond Family Resource Centers: Meadowview FRC, North Sacramento FRC, and Valley Hi FRC.

The Birth and Beyond Program focuses on engaging and supporting families and children incorporating home visiting and family resource centers as a strategy for service delivery. A team of professionals, paraprofessionals, and residents of the community provide services.

Home Visitor:

The Home Visitor (HV) shall serve as the family’s primary contact with the Birth & Beyond (B&B) Program. Under the direction of the Team Leader, the Home Visitor is responsible for developing a relationship with the family and working in their home and community to build upon strengths of families. The Home Visitor will be tasked with providing culturally responsive services and referral/resources to enhance social/emotional development of families with children 0-18 years. The Home Visitor acts as a communication and trust bridge between the family, child protective services, social services and mental health systems. All duties will be performed within a strength-based, culturally responsive and in a trauma informed manner.

Family Resource Aide:

The Family Resource Aide (FRA) supports and directly reports to the Family Resource Center Coordinator (FRCC). FRA’s facilitate workshops, lead community outreach efforts, engage with families in the target communities, and may provide case management services to empower families to meet goals and navigate public systems. All duties will be performed within a strength-based, culturally responsive and trauma informed manner. Family Resource Aides are responsible for collaborating broadly across systems and providing effective supports based on a deep understanding on the community served.

Preferences

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  Reflecting those who reside in the service neighborhood.

  
  


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  Bi-Lingual in Spanish, Farsi, Urdu, Afghani, Pashto, Hmong, Russian and/or Vietnamese is a PLUS!

  
  


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  AA or BA Degree in a Social Science is preferred but not required.

  
  


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  One-year prior experience working in neighborhood, community and/or social services is a plus.

  
  


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  Ability to serve as a catalyst for change by modeling and mentoring behavioral change, which can break down bias, prejudice, and other institutional barriers that exist.