NYU Langone Sunset Park Americorps - Parentchild+ Mandarin

NYU Langone Sunset Park AmeriCorps

• ParentChild+ MANDARIN

Sunset Park AmeriCorps, is a full-time, service program for people ages 18+. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Members work directly with the community based programs through the Family Health Centers at NYU Langone.

Without the support of AmeriCorps, immigrant families who face significant barriers to family stability are unable to access targeted services that directly address early childhood development support, academic enrichment, and economic empowerment. ParentChild+ Placement: The Member will provide health education, early literacy support, and child development guidance to families with limited English-speaking abilities.

Services will include home visits twice a week to families with at least one child between the ages of 16 months and three years old. On the first visit of each week, the Member brings a carefully-selected book or educational toy and the curricular material for the week, which is a gift to the family. In the home sessions with the parent (or other primary caregiver) and the child, the Member will model positive verbal interaction, reading, and play activities, demonstrating how to use the books and toys to build language and emergent literacy skills to promote school readiness. Qualifications:

• Must be able to speak English & Spanish or English & Mandarin

• Must be able to serve M-F full time NYU Langone Sunset Park AmeriCorps members receive a Living Allowance of $16,500, in addition to other benefits including public transportation expenses. Members also receive professional development and an Education Award of $6,495 at the successful completion of their term. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : A background in coordinating logistics, public speaking, working with immigrant youth and families, volunteer experience, computer database application and oral and written fluency in English and Mandarin.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Training .

Terms :

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :

Children/Youth , Ex-Offender Reentry , Community Outreach , Technology , Neighborhood Revitalization , Education , Homelessness , Hunger , Housing , Disaster Relief , Elder Care , Community and Economic Development , Public Safety , Health .

Skills :

Public Speaking , Law , Community Organization , Writing/Editing , Disaster Services , Teaching/Tutoring , Counseling , Medicine , Youth Development , Social Services , Conflict Resolution , Public Health , Non-Profit Management , Computers/Technology , Leadership , Fine Arts/Crafts , Education , Team Work , Communications , General Skills , Urban Planning , Recruitment .