Family Support Specialist (Linden Bridges Ministries) - ACC Member

Note: This is a full-time ACC AmeriCorps position with Linden Bridges Ministries.

About the American Connection Corps

The American Connection Corps (ACC), an AmeriCorps program of Lead For America (LFA), is a service fellowship program aimed at helping communities build the digital connectivity necessary to expand opportunity and economic mobility, ranging from healthcare access to quality employment. ACC Members serve with locally-rooted organizations, helping address the digital divide and strengthen access to opportunity. Through their service, they gain hands-on experience, build in-demand skills, and explore career pathways while making a tangible impact in their communities.

About Linden Bridges Ministries

Linden Bridges Ministries mission is to work collaboratively with families and youth to build stable communities by providing family-centered support, practical resources, and education that help parents and children overcome barriers, and achieve lasting stability.

Position Overview

The Member will be responsible for supporting the organization's programs and program-related operations by providing professional, dependable, and compassionate services to children, youth, families, and community members. Duties may include assisting with afterschool and summer programs, tutoring, mentoring, family activities, community outreach, workforce development, educational programs, and connecting families with community resources. The Member is expected to maintain accurate records, follow organizational policies and safety procedures, protect participant confidentiality, maintain a clean and welcoming environment, attend required meetings and training, communicate respectfully with staff and participants, and assist with other approved service activities as needed to support Linden Bridges Ministries programs and services and fulfill its mission of bridging families and building hope.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the program-related daily operation of Linden Bridges Ministries and the Linden Bridges Family Resource Center
• Provide support to afterschool and summer programs, including tutoring, mentoring, enrichment activities, and youth development
• Assist at least 20-30 children and youth each month with academic, enrichment, or recreational activities
• Provide homework help and tutoring support to students as assigned, with a goal of supporting at least 10 students per week
• Assist with family resource activities, workshops, and community events, helping serve at least 25 families per month