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Greenfield Housing Authority- Resident Services AmeriCorps Associate

DIAL/SELF Youth & Community Services
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APPLY HERE: https://bit.ly/dialselfamericorps26

* BE THE MENTOR YOU NEEDED *

The Resident Services AmeriCorps Associate at Greenfield Housing Authority will:

  • Work with RSC to build connections with the GHA residents.
  • Build after school curriculums and drop-in programs utilizing the Positive Youth Development model.
  • Collaborate with RSC to provide youth activities during RSC facilitated events and trainings.
  • Work with RSC to organize and facilitate activities and/or trainings for the GHA resident communities - with a focus on tenancy preservation, navigating local resources, taking the next steps in employment and education, and digital navigation.
  • Provide additional drop-in support for residents in need of help accessing local resources, such as, but not limited to: 
    • Fuel Assistance, SNAP, MassHealth, DTA/SSI, RAFT, affordable internet, summer camp enrollment, school enrollment, food pantries, job readiness programs, money management programs, etc. 
  • Provide additional support to already existing youth and community activities that take place on site, such as:
    • the Mobile Food Bank, the Baystate Wellness Bus, Greenfield Savings Bank, Youth Programming at Oak Courts, the Just Roots Youth Cooking Classes, and our Digital Navigation Outreach and Support.
  • Work with RSC to create weekly calendars and fliers for the supportive services being offered at The Community Centers.
  • Help with the upkeep of the Oak Court’s Community Center social media page. Help ensure GHA information is available and up to date, and that other local agency supportive services are made available to our residents on our social media page. 


 

*LEARN BY DOING*

Want to learn new things and connect with people? Wondering if a role in youth work or education is right for you?

Come serve with the DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps Program (DSAP)! You'll get a chance to see the ins-and-outs of a local nonprofit and explore ways to support learning, creativity, and community.

* DSAP is a 10-month (Sept. 2026 - June 2027) leadership professional development program.

* AmeriCorps members serve full-time (40 hours/week) to support positive youth development and strengthen community.

APPLY HERE: https://bit.ly/dialselfamericorps26

DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps Members:

  • Develop skills working with youth, schools, and community nonprofits.
  • Build relationships and community through weekly development workshops and collaborative service projects.
  • Pay for college using the $7,395 Education Award.
  • Earn a $1,909/month stipend.
  • Receive free health insurance and child care financial assistance.

The DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps Program (DSAP) has three core elements:

  • On-site youth work at a local school or nonprofit.
  • Team service project in collaboration with youth and community.
  • Weekly training and reflection to build youth work skills and increase knowledge of different learning styles, social justice issues, arts integration, motivational interviewing, asset-based community development, restorative approaches, group dynamics and facilitation.

Members must be at least 18 years old, a US citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident, and have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalency.

Reasonable accommodations can be made for interviews and service.

Apply Here: https://bit.ly/dialselfamericorps26