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Olympia, Wa

AmeriCorps Project DescriptionWork directly with homeless families at the Pear Blossom Place Family Shelter. Assist families in enrolling in services, finding resources and provisions to meet their immediate basic needs with a special focus on meeting the needs of the children and youth, as well as assisting staff with the daily operations of the shelter. Implement activities and services for the shelter residents including: Life Skills classes, children’s activities and programs, and family engagement opportunities. Provide youth mentoring and enrichment/educational support services.Member Duties, Responsibilities, and Performance MeasuresEnsure the common shelter area is clean, organized and stocked with supplies for children and familiesAssist children in the shared space, model appropriate positive guidance strategies and support parents in caring for the needs of their children.Enter demographic data for all shelter clients into the Homeless Management Information System Screen homeless families for shelter placement and communicate information to shelter coordinatorCoordinate volunteers to facilitate activities at the shelterAssist families with housing and employment searches, completing applications, applying for benefits, accessing resources, acquiring hygiene supplies and other provisions. Assess needs of the children and provide appropriate resources and referrals to meet children/youth needs.Participate in marketing/outreach/family engagement events to provide resource/referrals to familiesProvide support to shelter staff. Make client follow up calls, assist with house meetings and shelter orientations.

Vancouver, Washington

Position's Alignment to Organization's MissionESD’s mission is to help Washington’s workers and employers to succeed in the global economy by delivering superior employment services, timely benefits, and a fair and stable unemployment insurance system. The AmeriCorps position supports the mission by improving the digital literacy of job seekers, enabling them to compete in today’s workforceAmeriCorps Project DescriptionThe AmeriCorps member will provide individualized computer and technology assistance to job seekers visiting the WorkSource. Assistance will vary from customer to customer depending on skill level. The member will connect job seekers to free e-learning opportunities sponsored by the WorkSource to learn essential skills required of a digital job search and/or desired of employers. The member will receive access to SKIES with view only capability.Members Duties, responsibilities, and Performance MeasuresProvide computer and technical support to resource room customers Support ESD strategies for meeting agency e-learning goalsTrack and report performance outcomes quarterly to WSCProvide individual and/or group assistance, including but not limited to: Introductory level computer literacy training; Intermediate level computer literacy training; Key Train; Microsoft Office Suite and Operating System; Internet technology: web mail, search engines, and employment websites.

Aberdeen, Washington

File paper workTourist information; restaurants, hotels, activities, and directionsAnswer phonesUpdate current event calanderSet up conference room for meetings accepted payment for tourist souvenirs

Aberdeen, Washington

Prepared coffee beverages, using bean grinder and espresso machine, drink mixers and other kitchen equipment as per customer order.Kept lobby and bar area in clean and orderly condition.Restock supplies, notified manager regarding items needing to be ordered.Total customer purchase using cash register and made appropriate change.Prepare cones and sundaes as per customer order.Sold tickets for theatre events.

Aberdeen, Washington

Presented menu, answered questions and made suggestions regarding food and service, took patrons food/drink ordersRelayed orders to kitchen and served courses from kitchen. Served food to patrons.Observed guests to respond to additional requests and to determine when meal had been completed.Totaled bills and accepts payments.

Aberdeen, Washington

Prepared coffee beverages, using bean grinder and espresso machine, drink mixers and other kitchen equipment as per customer order. Kept lobby and bar area in clean and orderly condition. Restock supplies, notified manager regarding items needing to be ordered. Total customer purchase using cash register and made appropriate change. Prepare cones and sundaes as per customer order.