The Center is looking to hire AmeriCorps workers for Fall 2018 school year
ABOUT COMMUNITY MEDIATION SCHOOL CORPS: The Community Mediation School Corps (CMSC) is a partnership between the NY Unified Court System and Community Dispute Resolution Centers (CDRC) across the state to provide as variety of conflict resolution services in NY public schools. We recruit AmeriCorps members to become embedded in their local communities to help teach youth positive ways of dealing with conflict.
MEMBERS WILL:
- Serve at Community Dispute Resolution Centers (CDRCs), grassroots community organizations that provide free and low cost mediation and conflict resolution services to their communities
- Work full time with youth in school setting to provide case management services as well as a variety of conflict resolution services including mediation, restorative practices, conflict coaching, and conflict management training
- Strengthen partnerships between their host CDRC and local schools by building relationships with school administrators, teachers, staff, and students
FULL TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- A fulfilling personal and professional experience through service!
- $13,732 Living Allowance
- $5,920 Education Award
- Qualifying Health Coverage
- 30 Hour Basic Mediation Training
- Mediation Apprenticeship
- Advanced Training in conflict coaching, restorative practices, and other topics
- Student Loan Forbearance on qualified loans
ABOUT AMERICORPS: AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 75,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. AmeriCorps programs focus on work to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.
APPLY NOW: Interested individuals who are self-motivated, committed to grassroots community change, and willing to learn should send resume and cover letter with "CMSC ", location, last name, and first initial in the subject line to jmueller@nycourts.gov. Example: "CMSC Rochester - Mueller, J"
EOE - People of all abilities are encouraged to apply
Positions are filled based on clearance into facilities
