BAYAC AmeriCorps is a collaborative of over 30 community service organizations that serve youth and families in all 6 counties of the San Francisco Bay Area. As part of AmeriCorps, a federally funded national and community service program, BAYAC Members commit to a term of service in a FULL TIME position. Members provide direct services to youth in the areas of Tutoring, Safe and Structured After School Activities, and Health Education. BAYAC AmeriCorps also aims to develop emerging leaders and to strengthen communities through the relationships and programs developed by the partner agencies.
Currently BAYAC has a position as an Independent Living Skills Case Manager at the Bill Wilson Center. The ILP Program provides independent living skills training for youth in foster care, between the ages of 16-21. The Independent Living Skills Case Manager will be responsible for various duties, including: Help foster youth develop a transitional plan to successfully educate themselves in order to emancipate out of the foster care system; act as a role model for foster youth and teach them to advocate for change for themselves and for the foster care system in an appropriate manner; provide independent living skills and life skills curriculum to foster youth on an individual and group basis. We are looking for applicants who are dedicated, energetic, and reliable.
Requirements:
• Must be 17 years or older
• Experience or desire to work with youth
• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
• Willing to commit to a year of service
Benefits:
• Approximately $1000/month stipend
• Kaiser Health insurance
• Educational Award of $4725 upon completion
• Child care (if eligible)
• Professional Development and Leadership training
This position would start August '07 and end in July 2008.
If you would like to apply please visit our website at
www.bayac.org, download an application, and email it to Kai Shatteen @ kshatteen@bayac.org. If you have any questions, please contact:
Kai Shatteen
San Jose/Peninsula/ Regional Supervisor
BAYAC AmeriCorps
3219 Pierce Street
Richmond, CA 94804
PHONE: (408) 835-3935 cell, (510) 525-9980 ext. 314
FAX: (510) 525-9981
kshatteen@bayac.org