Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada (CCNN) addresses the root causes of poverty by encountering and accompanying those living in poverty on a journey to economic equality and realizing a meaningful and purposeful life. Under our Thriving Families Support Center (Thrive), the Elevating Families program uses an evidence-based economic mobility pathway approach to help low-income families become self-sufficient through mobility mentoring and wraparound support. Eligible families will complete two self-defined sustainability milestones during their transformative yearlong commitment. An AmeriCorps Financial Educator is essential to match the pace of this programming that responds to the needs of low-income families seeking a sustainable economic pathway. Each family must take a CCNN-hosted financial literacy class as part of their goal action plans. The AmeriCorps Financial Educator will teach FDIC Money Smart for Adults to help Elevating Families participants gain practical knowledge and resources to manage their finances with confidence. The AmeriCorps Financial Educator would also teach staff as appropriate so that this offering becomes part of our wraparound services. Our current curriculum only applies to a narrow client base, and Elevating Families needs a more robust class offering. Under Thrive, the Financial Educator will enhance our current financial literacy service using the FDIC Money Smart to help Elevating Families participants exceed one of their goals. Thrive also provides personalized wraparound support to families and seniors. Financial literacy services are essential for this population; many are on fixed incomes and struggling to navigate the rising housing costs, food, utilities, and more. CCNN plans to apply for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) grant this year. The AmeriCorps Financial Educator will support volunteer recruitment and planning for the VITA/TCE programming.
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Member Duties : The AmeriCorps Financial Educator will use the FDIC’s Money Smart curriculum to provide financial education that will influence and enhance client’s financial skills and ability to create positive banking relationships. The Financial Educator will use volunteers to role play, translate learning materials, and act as an assistant instructor to ensure a high level of client engagement. They will also administer pre/post surveys at the beginning and the end of each educational experience to assess the knowledge increase of clients after participating in the module. - Provide bilingual financial education to low-income households. - Help Money Smart households improve their financial literacy scores. - Develop FDIC Money Smart staff training tools for CCNN and train staff. - Receive EMPath, Mobility Mentoring, and Bridges out of Poverty training. - Capture and develop the resources for implementing the VITA/TCE program. - Recruit or manage volunteers for the VITA/TCE program.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , Training .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Housing , Neighborhood Revitalization , Health , Community and Economic Development , Homelessness , Hunger .
Community Outreach , Housing , Neighborhood Revitalization , Health , Community and Economic Development , Homelessness , Hunger .
Skills :
Non-Profit Management , Computers/Technology , Team Work , Writing/Editing , Public Health , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Recruitment , Teaching/Tutoring , General Skills , Education , Social Services , Communications .
Non-Profit Management , Computers/Technology , Team Work , Writing/Editing , Public Health , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Recruitment , Teaching/Tutoring , General Skills , Education , Social Services , Communications .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
AmeriCorps Financial Educator
Program Start/End Date
07/01/2023 - 06/30/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: None Maximum: None
Program Locations
NEVADA
Languages
English
Spanish
Accepting Applications
From 05/26/2023 To 08/31/2023
Contact
Jessica Sheldon
480 E Moana Ln
Reno NV 89502
(775) 433-5590
jsheldon@ccsnn.org
www.ccsnn.org
Listing ID
119056
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