Client Influence Integration VISTA

Job Description

Job Overview:

Founded in 1965, Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) is a federal national service program designed to provide needed resources to nonprofit organizations and public agencies to increase their capacity to lift Americans out of poverty. In 1993, VISTA was incorporated into the AmeriCorps network of programs, housed at the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). AmeriCorps VISTA supports efforts to alleviate poverty by recruiting Americans 18 years and older from a diverse range of backgrounds to dedicate a year of full-time service with a sponsoring organization ("sponsor") to create or expand programs designed to empower individuals and communities in overcoming poverty.

In the second year of the Client Influence Integration VISTA project, the VISTA will collaborate to build on the Client Influence Strategy developed in Year One to pilot and revise methods, incorporate additional program areas, and further develop indicators and analysis on the impact of Client Influence across programs. The VISTA will work to build on tools and procedures built in year one to pilot client influence initiatives in the context of three or four additional program areas. Year two will also involve integrating Client Influence into IRC SLC’s 3-year Strategic Action Plan, which will be developed office-wide during Quarter 1 of Fiscal Year 2022 (October-December 2021). The Client Influence Integration VISTA will also aim to build stronger partnerships with key client community representatives in year two to increasingly share leadership of the initiative with client communities themselves.

Major Responsibilities:

Duties for the Client Influence Integration VISTA include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Design client influence initiatives in collaboration with program teams

• Seek and apply for funding for client influence initiatives in collaboration with the Development Manager

• Work with program and project staff to implement client influence initiatives, including but not limited to designing data collection tools, coordinating events, actively collecting data, analyzing data, crafting action plans to incorporate learning, and following up with client communities about decisions made and actions takes

• In collaboration with the Executive Director (ED), strengthen partnership between the Data & Evaluation team and the New American Advisory Council (NAAC)

• Work with the IRC SLC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Team to ensure the Client Influence Strategy aligns with the DEI strategy

• Collaborate with staff across the office to incorporate client priorities from the Client Experience Survey, as well as program-specific and ad-hoc client influence through programs into the Strategic Action Plan

• Research and select evaluation metrics to measure changes in clients’ power as a result of client influence initiatives

• Design and run the second annual Client Experience Survey

Key Working Relationships:

Position reports to the Data and Evaluation Senior Coordinator.

Work Environment:

Standard work environment and regular office hours. Position based out of Salt Lake City.

AmeriCorps VISTA Member Benefits

● Financial Support

o Monthly “living allowance” of $1,250 (pre-taxes) paid in biweekly installments.

● End-of-Service Benefit

o This is a full-time contract and commitment for the course of one year (365 days). Upon successful completion of the contract, the AmeriCorps VISTA member will receive one of two end-of-service benefits: 1) Segal AmeriCorps Education Award equivalent to $6,345 (to be used to pay for education costs at eligible institutions of higher education, for educational training, or to repay eligible student loans), OR 2) a $1,800 Cash Stipend.

● Healthcare Benefit

o Limited options provided through International Medical Group.

o Visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/ for more information.

● Leave Benefits

o 10 national holidays (observed by the IRC)

o 10 personal days

o 10 medical days

o Extended medical leave (up to 5 days)

o Parental leave for birth/adoption (up to 10 days)

o Emergency leave for critical illness or death of immediate family member (up to 5 days)

● Travel (if relocating from 50 or more miles away from Salt Lake City)

o Relocation Travel Allowance: Based on the direct mileage ($0.40/mile) between permanent home of record and the IRC.

o Settling-In Allowance: $750 (pre-taxes) intended to help with initial expense deposits and utilities.

o Close-of-Service Allowance: Same amount as Relocation Travel Allowance if moving back to permanent residence once service year is completed.

● Childcare Assistance

o Up to $400/month per child under the age 13. Paid directly to qualified childcare provider(s).

o Visit https://www.americorpschildcare.com/ for more information.

● To learn more about AmeriCorps VISTA benefits, visit https://www.vistacampus.gov/members/benefits-of-service.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

● Must be able to clear an FBI Criminal Background Check

● Undergraduate degree preferred

● Demonstrated multi-cultural experience, or experience working with refugees or other vulnerable populations, preferred

● Highly organized and detail-oriented, with ability to prioritize, plan and manage time efficiently

● Patience, flexibility and a good sense of humor

● Professional, friendly and courteous attitude

● Motivated, diligent, with ability to work independently

● Proficient in Microsoft and Google Suites

● Commitment to the missions of the IRC and AmeriCorps

NOTE: In order to be considered, all interested candidates for this AmeriCorps VISTA member position should also create an AmeriCorps portal profile and fill out an AmeriCorps-specific application. Search listing for “Volunteer Empowerment Project” in Utah.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement****: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires candidates who are selected for interview to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for this position.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity****: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer****: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.