Description
Dawson Promise is a program at Dawson Community College (DCC) aimed at helping unaccompanied youth, homeless youth, or youth aging out of the foster care system to obtain a two-year education without student debt. In this position, the AmeriCorps College Coach will serve the students in the Dawson Promise Program. This role focuses on supporting and empowering low-income, disadvantaged students on their path through college. Dawson Promise is aimed at helping unaccompanied youth who are experiencing homelessness or aging out of the foster care system, or who are otherwise unaccompanied, to obtain a two-year post-secondary education free of debt. The College Coach's activities include mentoring and guidance, monitoring academics, hosting tutoring times or study hall hours, improving and maintaining scholarship database, and providing scholarship application assistance.
Dawson Promise is a program at Dawson Community College (DCC) aimed at helping unaccompanied youth, homeless youth, or youth aging out of the foster care system to obtain a two-year education without student debt. In this position, the AmeriCorps College Coach will serve the students in the Dawson Promise Program. This role focuses on supporting and empowering low-income, disadvantaged students on their path through college. Dawson Promise is aimed at helping unaccompanied youth who are experiencing homelessness or aging out of the foster care system, or who are otherwise unaccompanied, to obtain a two-year post-secondary education free of debt. The College Coach's activities include mentoring and guidance, monitoring academics, hosting tutoring times or study hall hours, improving and maintaining scholarship database, and providing scholarship application assistance.
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Living Allowance
$1727
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$1727 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Housing, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Student loan forbearance
Additional Benefits
This site will provide: Grocery Assistance, Wellness Assistance, a vehicle for service related activities, housing, and the college campus meal plan. AmeriCorps College Coaches also receive: 10 Days of Personal Leave; 10 Days of Sick/Medical Leave; Professional development and training opportunities; Eligible for hiring preference with Employers of National Service; Access to My Life Expert member assistance program.
Education Requirements
Some College
Desired Certifications or Qualifications
A valid Drivers License is required.
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Subject to criminal background check
Age Requirement
18 - 99