Full Time AmeriCorps Position at Canandaigua City School District

Term of Service begins 9/6/22. Now Accepting Applications!

WHAT IS CMSC AMERICORPS?

A program of the New York State Dispute Resolution Association (NYSDRA), in partnership with Community Dispute Resolution Centers (CDRCs) to cultivate the next generation of community-based dispute resolution practitioners through extensive training, mentoring, and direct service opportunities.  

We encourage individuals of all backgrounds including race, gender identity, age, and ethnicity to apply.

 

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ABOUT AMERICORPS: 

AmeriCorps is the federal agency connecting individuals and organizations through service and volunteering to tackle the nation’s most pressing challenges. Learn more at AmeriCorps.gov

The program is made possible by funding from AmeriCorps State and National.

 

WHAT DO CMSC MEMBERS DO?

CMSC members support youth and their communities by strengthening local partnerships between schools and Community Dispute Resolution Centers (CDRCs) to support the social and emotional well-being of youth. 

They provide a variety of conflict management services to students and staff in schools including restorative circles, conflict coaching, and mediation. With the support of CDRC’s members support youth and families as they navigate conflict and learn valuable social-emotional skills. 

 

MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • $18,000 living allowance for full time service (for a 50 week service term)
  • Education award of up to $6,495 upon successful completion of service
  • Qualifying health care coverage 
  • Access to high quality educational opportunities, including training in mediation, restorative circles, conflict coaching & more!
  • Mediation apprenticeship leading to status as a certified volunteer mediator
  • Professional mentoring with CMSC Alumni and other practitioners from around the state
  • New York State Dispute Resolution Association membership & benefits
  • Student loan forbearance on qualified loans 

 

Interested?

For more information contact Kim Reisch at the Center for Dispute Settlement ( kreisch@cdsadr.org )