RSVP COACH

Description

• Work with retired and senior RSVP volunteers to engage students within Chicago Public Schools, who have been identified as being at-risk for failing in reading and/or math or in danger of repeating their current grade.
• Work with each RSVP volunteer on the primary focus for the program model using Center for Collaborative Classroom’s (CCC) KidzLit and KidzMath Curricula.
• Maintain partnerships with station agencies/Chicago Public Schools and organizations.
• Provide resources and training opportunities to RSVP volunteers.
• Monitor and support RSVP volunteers on a weekly basis.
• Responsible for community outreach, recruitment, partners and volunteers.
• Complete intake of RSVP volunteer’s and targeted students.
• Communicate concerns to support RSVP volunteer’s individual needs, goals & growth.
• Assist and support Program Coordinator in servicing the RSVP volunteer’s in each school/station.
• Works in collaboration within the targeted communities to cultivate relationships with local community leaders and resources.
• Assist with planning trainings, workshops, orientations and program events.
• Provide required reports and data materials to SGA and CNCS as needed.
• Monitor and submit volunteer’s time/log sheets bi-weekly.
• Monitor RSVP volunteer’s progress toward achieving positive outcomes and assignments.
• Enhance and monitor involvement with community organizations, national service programs.
• Implement other services requested by SGA or the CNCS.
• Attend training conferences or meetings or authorized by CNCS.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

                                                                                      This job description is subject to change at any time.

Education:

• B.S. in Social Work preferred or related field

Experience:

• Experience in volunteering.
• Experience in networking/collaborating with other organizations/agencies.
  
• Experience working in Chicago neighbors.
• Experience working with elementary school students. 
• Experience in outreach.
• Experience working with retired & seniors.
• Experience in training's others.
• Experience in case management.
• Experience in seeking resources.

Other:

• Must be familiar with Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals and community groups.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients or employees.
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment in executing tasks.
• Must demonstrate the ability to establish positive partnerships.
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance and access to automobile.  

Key Competencies:

• Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse volunteers, students, various professionals and community groups.
• Competent in Microsoft Office tools and inputting services in an online database.
• Some evening and weekend availability may be required.
• Station visits required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.
• Must be able to transport oneself to and from work sites.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs.
• Constantly move to assist during program activities.
• Occasionally move desk, chairs, tables and easels.
• At times may be required to lift up to 25 lbs. for various activities as needed.
• Frequently move in/out doors weather conditions.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; this description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

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