What are the responsibilities and job description for the SERVE Houston - Avondale House position at AmeriCorps?
Members will serve Avondale House adults and students profoundly affected by autism and other intellectual and physical disabilities through the implementation of healthy living activities. The primary focus of these activities will be on assisting with adaptive recreation, gardening, and cooking skills in our school and adult programs. These activities will enable Avondale House clients to practice and incorporate healthy habits in ways that meet each individual where they are developmentally and physically. Members should plan to be hands-on with Avondale House students (ages 5-21) and adults (22 ) who have moderate to severe autism, may be non-verbal, and oftentimes need hand-on-hand guidance through an activity.
Member Duties : As part of Avondale House school and adult programs, Members may also be asked to accompany individuals during Community Based Instruction field trips, assist with field days or Special Olympics, and other program events. There may also be instances where members will be asked to assist with classroom activities, work one-on-one with a student or adult, or take an individual for a walking break.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Education .
Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Education .
Skills :
Education , Youth Development , Team Work , General Skills .
Education , Youth Development , Team Work , General Skills .
This program does not accept the AmeriCorps application. Please see the "To apply" box for contact information.
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
SERVE Houston - Avondale House
Program Start/End Date
09/19/2022 - 04/06/2023
Work Schedule
Summer
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
TEXAS Houston/Galveston
Accepting Applications
From 03/01/2022 To 08/26/2022
To apply :
Phone 713-533-3112
E-mail servehouston@imgh.org
Contact
Tina Smith
3303 Main Street
Houston TX 77002
7135333112
tina@volunteerhouston.org
volunteerhouston.org
Listing ID
114345
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AVONDALE HOUSE -
Houston, TX
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AVONDALE HOUSE -
Houston, TX
Residential Support Sunday-Thursday 11pm-9am (awake)
AVONDALE HOUSE -
Houston, TX
