AFACTR AmeriCorps Member 2022/23 in FORTUNA

AFACTR (Assisting Families to Access Change through Resources) AmeriCorps is a program administered by Redwood Community Action Agency. AFACTR AmeriCorps members provide families with preventative case management, referrals to local resources, parenting lessons, and support positive family and community connections for children. The goal of each member is to reduce family isolation, build healthy communities, and improve outcomes for children and families at risk of child abuse.

AFACTR (Assisting Families to Access Change through Resources) AmeriCorps is a program administered by Redwood Community Action Agency and is currently accepting applications. Term beginning August 16th 2022 and end in July 31st 2023. Applications will continue to be accepted until all positions are filled. Apply now!

AFACTR AmeriCorps Members will:

Provide families with preventative case management

Make referrals for families to needed local resources

Support positive family and community connections for children

Participate in national service days

Minimum requirements:

Must be 21 years of age or older

U.S. citizen or legal resident

High School Graduate and some college

Have good communication skills/experience working with the public

Must have Driver’s license, vehicle and insurance

Preferred qualifications include:

Social service experience

At least 1 year college course work

Proficient or bi-lingual in English and Spanish for select sites

TO APPLY: go to my.americorps.gov and fill out an application. Then apply to AFACTR-PATH AmeriCorps. If you have questions please contact Erika Avendaño at eavendano@rcaa.org or call (707)269-2047.

Compensation and benefits: All members receive a $27,200.00 term living allowance which is divided and paid twice monthly in equal increments throughout the term, two education award totaling $10,000.00 and student loans can be put in forbearance during your term of service. Other benefits include: basic health insurance, child care benefits if eligible, training, member development, a very supportive network of members and staff and being part of a nationwide group of hundreds of AmeriCorps members making a difference in our communities.