Decision Support Project Specialist jobs in Tacoma, WA

TO APPLY: Applications are ONLY accepted through the application form below. Applications through Indeed are not reviewed.

• https://form.jotform.com/240864963815164

Join the Imagine Justice AmeriCorps team and spend one year supporting young people in your community while building your network and skills. We have 22 positions available at 14 different community-based organizations in Pierce County. All positions work with youth or young adults, supporting positive youth development programs that prevent and reduce contact with the juvenile justice system. This is a great opportunity for people who are looking for a non-traditional, highly meaningful experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Age 18 or older at start of service term
• High School Diploma or equivalent upon start of service term, OR agree to obtain diploma or equivalent prior to using Segal AmeriCorps Education Award
• US Citizen or permanent resident
• Commitment to building skills and knowledge related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access
• Ability to travel to service site(s) as well as other training or activity locations across Pierce County

Preferred Qualifications:

• Represent the diversity of clients being served through personal characteristics and/or lived experience. We are especially interested in candidates who have been impacted by the criminal justice system.
• Previous experience working with youth or young adults
• Familiarity with the Pierce County community
• Skills and/or knowledge related to youth development, trauma-informed care, or diversity, equity, inclusion, and access

Responsibilities:

• Specific responsibilities vary by position, but generally include directly serving youth and young-adults through positive youth development programs
• View positions: https://www.imaginejusticeproject.org/americorps-team

Benefits:

• Living allowance of $2,300 per month for fulltime equivalent positions, paid in equal installments bi-monthly. Part time positions also available.
• Access Segal AmeriCorps Education award in the amount of $7,395 upon successful completion of service term for fulltime members. This award must be used within seven years of service completion and may only be used to pay educational expenses at eligible post-secondary and technical institutions OR repay qualified student loans. Prorated amounts are available for less than fulltime positions
• Optional health insurance coverage for individual at no cost
• Optional childcare assistance (must meet specific eligibility requirements)
• Optional student loan forbearance during service term
• AmeriCorps Member Assistance Program (MAP) which includes virtual counseling and coaching, financial and legal assistance, and other resources
• Significant professional development and training related to social justice and youth development

To Apply please complete our online application form: https://form.jotform.com/240864963815164

About Imagine Justice Project:

Young people often come into contact with the criminal justice system as a result of normal adolescent behavior, such as taking risks and pushing boundaries. Due to institutional racism and implicit bias, this happens more often for Black and Brown youth through the over-policing of communities of color, racial profiling
and disproportionate minority sentencing. The isolation and stigma surrounding criminal justice system involvement create additional barriers preventing youth and young adults from achieving their full potential. Protective factors, such as participation in positive youth development programs and connection to caring adults, can create safe and supportive environments for youth that prevent and reduce contact with the criminal justice system.

The Imagine Justice Project is a collaborative Pierce County effort to strengthen youth development and advance equitable, community-centered justice systems. One of the primary strategies of the Imagine Justice program is to leverage AmeriCorps volunteers to build the capacity of local organizations to provide culturally response, trauma-informed positive youth development programs and services.

About AmeriCorps:

An AmeriCorps member is an individual who engages in community service through an approved national service position. The Imagine Justice Project is recruiting 20 individuals to serve as AmeriCorps members in positive youth development programs across Pierce County. The majority of positions are fulltime positions, which complete 1700 total service hours over a period of approximately 11 months. Some shortened and part time positions are also available. Members are eligible to receive a living allowance, healthcare benefits, childcare benefits, as well as significant training and coaching. Upon successful completion of their service terms, members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award from the National Service Trust that members can use to pay for higher education expenses or apply to qualified student loans.

TO APPLY: Applications are ONLY accepted through the application form below. Applications through Indeed are not reviewed.

• https://form.jotform.com/240864963815164

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $2,273.00 per month

Expected hours: 7 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Tacoma, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations