AmeriCorps Member with Norwescap - Engagement Partner

PLEASE NOTE: THIS AN AMERICORPS POSITION - WE ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLING ENGAGEMENT PARTNERS

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY THROUGH:

Norwescap is dedicated to creating opportunities and changing lives for thousands of low-income individuals and families in Northwest New Jersey. Our vision is to help build a community that transforms poverty into opportunity.

Norwescap works to accomplish this mission through a comprehensive array of strategies, programs and services that generally fall into six domains or categories of support: Education, Employment, Financial Empowerment, Health & Nutrition, Housing & Community Development and Volunteerism & Civic Engagement,

Learn more by visiting: www.norwescap.org

As an AmeriCorps member, during service, you will receive:

• A modest living allowance
• After completion of service, you will receive: Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to use on future educational expenses or to pay back qualified student loans. The value is dependent on length of service. Members 55+ are eligible to transfer their Education Award to a family member.
• Competitive job edge in your job search, including access to a network of over 600 Employers of National Service.

Currently Hiring:

Engagement Partner: Provides holistic support to the individuals and families in the communities we serve; partnering with them to assist in reaching their personal goals that will move them closer to a thriving state. Engagement Partners are responsible for connecting with individuals, assessing their needs, linking them to needed services, documenting the contacts, and providing follow-up. This role is crucial in our work to provide excellent customer service and ensure that every person is connected to every service that can assist them.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• Loan forgiveness
• Mileage reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

· Day shift

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person, Warren, Morris, Sussex, Somerset and Hunterdon Counties