Job description
“UNITE” is an acronym meaning Unlawful Narcotics Investigations, Treatment, and Education. It reflects the three-pronged, comprehensive approach deemed necessary to combating substance abuse and misuse. Kentucky AmeriCorps members serving with UNITE provide math tutoring and drug prevention education to elementary school students using the “Too Good for Drugs” curricula. UNITE is engaging 58 Kentucky AmeriCorps members at elementary schools in 20 counties (21 school districts) within its service region during the 2022-23 school year. The “Too Good for Drugs” program has been found to be effective in decreasing a youth’s intention to use alcohol or other drugs. The lessons introduce and develop social and emotional skills for making healthy choices, building positive friendships, developing self-efficacy, communicating effectively, and resisting peer pressure and influence. In addition, Kentucky AmeriCorps members serving with UNITE, volunteer as sponsors for anti-drug UNITE Clubs in their school. As club leaders, they will provide both school and community service projects. They will recruit volunteers for school-based prevention programs.
Member Duties : “UNITE” is an acronym meaning Unlawful Narcotics Investigations, Treatment, and Education. It reflects the three-pronged, comprehensive approach deemed necessary to combating substance abuse and misuse. UNITE Service Corps members provide math tutoring and drug prevention education. 58 AmeriCorps members will serve elementary schools in 20 counties (21 school districts)during the school year. Drug prevention education has been found to be effective in decreasing a youth’s intention to use alcohol or other drugs. The selected curriculum introduces and develops social and emotional skills for making healthy choices, building positive friendships, developing self-efficacy, communicating effectively, and resisting peer pressure. In addition, the USC member will serve as a sponsor for anti-drug UNITE Clubs in their school. As such, they will provide school and community service projects as well asrecruit volunteers for school-based prevention programs.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Health Coverage .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Disaster Relief , Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Education .
Disaster Relief , Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Education .
Skills :
Education , Computers/Technology , Public Speaking , Youth Development , Disaster Services , Writing/Editing , Leadership , Team Work , Community Organization , Communications , Teaching/Tutoring .
Education , Computers/Technology , Public Speaking , Youth Development , Disaster Services , Writing/Editing , Leadership , Team Work , Community Organization , Communications , Teaching/Tutoring .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Operation UNITE Service Corps Member
Program Start/End Date
08/01/2022 - 07/31/2023
Work Schedule
Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
KENTUCKY
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 08/01/2022 To 07/31/2023
Contact
Crystal Smallwood
2292 South Highway 27
Somerset KY 42501
6063694408
csmallwood@centertech.com
https://operationunite.org/
Listing ID
113842
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