Youthworks AmeriCorps program trains primarily college students to provide paraprofessional mentoring and other support services for at-risk youth including:
* “unruly” youth diverted by the juvenile court,
* students failing in school and participating in Youthworks’ supervision, homework assistance, counseling and recreation programs,
* homeless youth and homeless young adults (under 22)
* youth who cannot manage their anger, lack social skills, inappropriately use their leisure time and need to improve their decision-making skills, and
* youth living on the street or at-risk of homelessness.
AmeriCorps is a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service. The AmeriCorps paraprofessional youth worker will receive training in peer counseling, mentoring and homework assistance and work under the guidance of professional counselors, case managers and social workers assigned to the diversion, out-of-school suspension, street outreach, after-school, support group and homeless programs. Members receive a monthly living allowance and an education award. AmeriCorps members serve for one-year and make a commitment to complete either 300, 450, 675 or 900 hours. Positions range from 6-18 hours per week.
Contact Persons:
Bismarck:
Lauren Bosch, 701-255-6909 ext. 104, bosch_yworks@midconetwork.com
Fargo:
Andrea Nordick, 701-232-8558, anordick@ideaone.net
