AmeriCorps positions, People’s Emergency Center

Posted by on October 6, 2006

[emailed 10/5/06]

People’s Emergency Center (PEC) is a community of concerned citizens with a shared belief in the equality, dignity and worth of every person. We recognize homelessness and poverty as systemic issues that require community responses. Partnering with community members, funders, government at the local and national levels, and the business community, we ensure that all families have access to the services, housing, income, education and technology they need to achieve and maintain independence. Since 1972, PEC has helped thousands of abused, abandoned and homeless women and children to rebuild lives of dignity through programs that help move toward self-sufficiency. PEC?s shelter, social service, and transitional housing facilities are located in West Philadelphia.

Member Duties: The tasks of the PEC AmeriCorps*VISTA would further enhance the agency?s attempts to move homeless families out of poverty and onto self-sufficiency. In light of the fact that homeless children are four times more likely than others to score below the tenth percentile in vocabulary and reading in school, the AmeriCorps*VISTA member will help to
? develop and implement a program to track the academic performance of children living at PEC through collection and evaluation of school report cards
? assist in coordination of administering and evaluating pre- and post- tests for mothers participating in PEC?s parenting program,
? attend provider meetings, and
? assist staff in developing, planning and executing three fundraising events, creating a turnkey system that can be replicated by staff in years to come

Work Schedule: full time, Monday through Friday
Service Area: Children/Youth, Education, Homelessness
Length of Tour: 12 months
Age Requirement: 21

Skill Requirements: An interest in working with the low-income community, working knowledge of database programs, comfort in client interaction, a Bachelor?s Degree (Degree in Education preferred), sensitivity to illiteracy issues, creativity, organizational skills, and an ability to socialize and network with others in the social service field.

Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Health Coverage, Living Allowance, On-the-job Training

To apply, contact: People’s Emergency Center, 325 N. 39th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (215) 382-7522