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Marshfield Clinic AmeriCorps Afterschool (Wisconsin)

AmeriCorps, often referred to as a domestic Peace Corps, places individuals within communities to give a year of their life serving others. Marshfield Clinic Center for Community Outreach is a national service grantee. Marshfield Clinic AmeriCorps places individuals with afterschool host sites across Northwestern, WI.

Marshfield Clinic AmeriCorps is now enrolling (Hiring) members for the 2015-2016 program year which begins on September 14, 2015 and ends of August 31, 2016. There are currently 80 positions available across Wisconsin in either one of two programs including Marshfield Clinic AmeriCorps Afterschool and Volunteer Wisconsin AmeriCorps which are described below.

Marshfield Clinic AmeriCorps Afterschool - this program places individuals with afterschool programs throughout northwestern Wisconsin to strengthen afterschool programs. Individuals serve as part of a case management team, working directly with at-risk, school-aged children. They provide homework assistance during the school year and organize physical activities and/or provide information on nutrition, personal/social skills or healthy active programming for the enrolled children. Positions are full-time 35-40 hours per week and include benefits.

During a typical day of service the member may initially report to the school where the youth preside during the day. While at school the member may supervise a classroom of youth who need additional assistance with homework or other activities. Following the school day the member reports to the afterschool program site, which may be at the school or another location in town. While there the member may chaperone youth during recreational times, coordinating sports or social activities. They will also provide direct support to the youth they case manage by giving homework assistance, talking with the parents of those youth or sending updates home about progress being made. Members will also build a "portfolio" for each youth, tracking success. The member will also coordinate and complete the youth's enrollment into a database, and conduct parent and teacher surveys throughout the year.

Positions available in:
• Adams-Friendship Area School District
• Amery School District
• University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Blugold Beginnings
• Boys & Girls Clubs of the Greater Chippewa Valley (Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Black River Falls)
• Boys & Girls Club of Portage County (Stevens Point)
• Boys & Girls Club of the Wisconsin Rapids Area
• Bruce School District
• Colfax School District
• Communities United In Education, Inc. (Lake Holcombe & Cornell)
• Ladysmith School District
• Marshfield Unified School District
• Marshfield Clinic Center for Community Outreach (Marshfield)
• Mead Elementary Charter School (WI Rapids)
• Nekoosa School District
• Shell Lake School District
• Wautoma Area School District

Period of Service: Monday, September 14, 2015 - August 31, 2016.
Benefits:
• $481.93 (gross before taxes) bi-weekly payroll for 52 weeks = $12,530 if a member serves the full service year (11.5 months)
• Health insurance -- option to enroll with premium paid in full (member only)
• Childcare assistance (if qualified), up to 100% of costs
• $5,730 education award upon successful completion of the term of service
• Forbearance on qualified student loans and interest accrual payments while serving. (taxable)
• Service gear, program logo wear
• Work Experience and the development of highly sought job skills (initiative, interpersonal and intercultural communication, adaptability, collaboration and accountability)
• Networking for career placement at all levels of the organization served, with partner organizations and throughout the community
• Build value -- in yourself and the position you serve. Organizations often hire members after their term of service because they know what they've invested in the member and what they will be receiving.

Required Orientation & Training (covered expenses):
• September 14th- 17th, 2015
• January 11th-12th, 2016
• *All dates will be discussed in the interview.

Requirements
1. Must be able to begin on September 14, 2015
2. Must be at least 19 years old by September 14, 2015
3. Must have a minimum of a High School diploma or GED/HSED
4. Must be willing to serve for up to 11.5 months and complete the full term of service

What does it mean to serve?
Applicants must be willing to serve for the duration of the term of service (1700 hours minimum), averaging approximately 32-40 hours a week. Members must also be able to handle the financial commitment made by accepting the position. Applicants must be 19 years of age by September 14, 2015. Applicants must possess an acceptable Department of Motor Vehicle record along with a valid driver's license and agree to a criminal background check.

If you are interested in a position in either program please email for an application or additional information. Apply now!

Apply online at https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/careers
Search by position number MC150419

You may apply directly through;
https://marshfieldcliniccss.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Referred.ASP?Req=MC150419

Marshfield Clinic, 1000 North Oak Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449

Marshfield Clinic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.




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