Americorps/Employment Specialist Opportunity

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Part-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

AmeriCorps members serving at Mandy's Farm will be teaching skills to young adults with disabilities in a small training program. Members will teach topics like self-discovery, money management, customer service, goal setting, confidence, self-advocacy and more! In addition to the classroom work, members will assist participants in attending job site tours, going to job fairs and working in an internship at a local business.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Teach/facilitate lessons daily; work to help individuals with disabilities in setting goals and determining interests; educate, train and mentor individuals with disabilities; provide emotional support to participants; write vocational and skills assessments;

Other Information/Requirements: 

Applicants, in order to be considered for selection, must: be aged 18 years of age or older; have a high school diploma or GED; be able to withstand being on their feet for extended periods of time; be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds; be willing to provide personal care assistance and behavioral support for adults with developmental disabilities; have valid NM driver’s license and current car insurance; pass a state and nationwide background check.

How to Apply: 

Send a résumé and cover letter to the VAMOS Site Supervisor, Jamie Magnant, at [email protected]
or
Search for Americorps/Employment Specialist Opportunity on Indeed to read more about the opportunity and submit résumé and cover letter through Indeed.

Contact Information
Name: 
Jamie Magnant
Agency/Organization: 
Mandy's Farm
Address: 
346 Clark Rd. SW
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87105
Business Phone: 
505-369-9463
Email Address: 
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Jan 7 2019
Date to Remove: 
Apr 7 2019

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