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AmeriCorps Peace House Children's Services Advocate
AMERICORPS PROGRAM OVERVIEW: Are you looking to make a difference in your community? Salt Lake County's Most Vulnerable Populations AmeriCorps Program focuses on reducing systematic inequities. Our members help bridge the gap and reduce barriers for a variety of vulnerable populations including but not limited to; youth, individuals experiencing homelessness, and those involved in the Criminal Justice System. AmeriCorps is a voluntary civil society program supported by the U.S. federal government, foundations, corporations, and other donors by engaging adults in public service serve, with a goal of helping others and meeting critical needs in the community. "The program is often seen as the domestic Peace Corps." This is a great opportunity if you are a student enrolled in: • Social Work/Services • Early Childhood Education • Psychology • Public Health • Sociology • Humanities • Non-profit organization and management • Anyone interested in Community and Social Impact.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: • Gain hands-on experience serving to end cycles of violence within family systems. • Increase protective factors for children in early childhood. • Become familiar with trauma-informed care and child-centered programming for children recovering from trauma. • Collaborate with parents to support the development of their children. • Learn to solve complex situations with professionalism, empathy, and from a client-centered perspective. • Receive close mentorship and professional development from field experts.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: As part of our strategic plan, we're enhancing services for children impacted by the co - occurring challenges of domestic violence and housing instability. AmeriCorps members will engage in child-focused activities, contributing to the launch of our Children's Advocacy program, supporting children facing these complex circumstances.
Key Responsibilities: • Engage children in safe and supportive activities, promoting healing and resilience. • Facilitate age-appropriate interventions like story time, art groups, social emotional learning, science, and other activities that promote healthy development. • Support a monthly Community Building Event series for clients living at Peace House. • Maintain electronic files and contribute to quarterly reports for program improvement.
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Job Type : Contract, Temporary, Part-time
Education Level : Not Applicable
Experience Level : Not Applicable
Organization Mission : Peace House is a charitable organization dedicated to ending interpersonal violence and abuse and empowering survivors to heal and thrive by providing support services, safe
housing, and prevention education. Peace House is located in Park City, UT. Peace House is an equal opportunity agency.
AmeriCorps' mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering, bringing Americans together to tackle tough challenges like poverty, disaster response, and education, uniting people across divides to create lasting impact and build a stronger nation.
Nondiscrimination Statement : Peace House is an Equal Opportunity employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Peace House is an advocate for diversity and equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity or expression. We believe that providing a work environment based on respect, trust, and collaboration creates an exceptional employee experience where employees can bring their whole selves to work and thrive in their careers.
Job Location : Park City, UT
Work Model : On-site
Closing Date : 1/6/2026
Compensation Type : Stipend
Job Status : Other
Pay Range : $17 per hour
Why choose a nonprofit career? Working in this sector allows you to contribute to meaningful causes, engage with your community, and make a lasting impact. Whether you're seeking a full-time, part-time, or remote nonprofit job, the UNA Job Board is updated regularly with new postings.
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