RISE Program Specialist (part time)

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.

Job Description

RISE is a grant-funded AmeriCorps Program requiring a one-year commitment from the AmeriCorps member to serve between the dates of August 1, 2026, and July 31, 2027. Part-time members will be required to complete 900 service hours. Members may serve more than one service year, not to exceed four service years.

Location: In-Office only. 117 East 1st, Grand Island, NE 68801

Work Schedule: AmeriCorps Member to serve between the dates of August 1, 2026, and July 31, 2027. Part-time with hours varying and required to complete 900 service hours.

Salary/Compensation: Living Stipend of $1,485.00 monthly ($17,820 annually)

Benefits

• Living Stipend: A monthly living stipend of $1,485 for PT members.
• Segal Education Award: Upon successful completion of the Member's term of National Service, the Member will receive an education award from the National Service Trust in the amount of $3,697.50 for all members.
• Student Loan Forbearance and Payment of Interest Accrued on Qualified Student Loans: Members may be eligible to have the repayment of their qualified student loans postponed while serving (loan forbearance).

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum 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.
• Preferred Qualifications: 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.
• Other: Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident. Must submit to a criminal background check, including FBI fingerprinting, a national record check, the National Sex Offender Public Website, and a state criminal background check. Enrollment in the program is contingent on the results of a National Service Criminal History Check.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge: 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.
• 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.

Training

• Professional Development
• Alumni Network

Examples of Work

• 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

• Minimum 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.
• Preferred Qualifications: 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.
• Other: Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident. Must submit to a criminal background check, including FBI fingerprinting, a national record check, the National Sex Offender Public Website, and a state criminal background check. Enrollment in the program is contingent on the results of a National Service Criminal History Check.