RISE Program Specialist

Rise Program Specialist

The Rise Program Specialist facilitates a skill-based curriculum to adjudicated youth, ages 12-18, focusing on educational skill development. Facilitation occurs in a group setting with youth attending either in-person or virtually. Additional support is provided to each youth after the completion of the curriculum for up to 6 months.

AmeriCorps members are engaged in public service work with a goal of "helping others and meeting critical needs in the community."

• Teach youth educational-based skills—such as goal setting, motivation, organization, study skills, and test-taking strategies—using a pre-written curriculum.
• Host in-person groups at schools, probation offices, or other community sites.
• Collect and submit school attendance variables to satisfy grant-defined performance measures.
• Attend AmeriCorps National Service events and specific Nebraska Probation training sessions.
• Engage in additional training throughout the service year, including juvenile justice or education conferences and webinars.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Completion of 48 hours of college coursework from an accredited institution in social sciences, criminal justice, education, or a related field is encouraged.
• Related work experience may substitute for the required college coursework.
• A bachelor’s degree in social sciences, criminal justice, education, or a related field is preferred.
• The ability to speak Spanish is desired but not required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in reading and writing English.
• Understanding of basic computer functions.
• Familiarity with accurate record-keeping practices.
• Awareness of the commitment is required to dependably serve up to 20 hours per week.
• Alignment with a strong work ethic and a passion for volunteerism.

Skills

• Communicating effectively in both verbal and written correspondence with fellow AmeriCorps members, Nebraska State Probation staff, school officials, and community stakeholders.
• Maintaining consistent attendance and dependability throughout the service period.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer!

Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.