Now Accepting Applications!
May 19, 2021
Now Accepting Applications for CMSC AmeriCorps!
Full or Part Time AmeriCorps Positions
Available Statewide
Term of Service begins 9/1/21
WHAT IS COMMUNITY MEDIATION SERVICE CORPS?
The Community Mediation Service Corps (CMSC) is a program of New York State Dispute Resolution Association (NYSDRA), with funding made possible by AmeriCorps State and National. CMSC partners with Community Dispute Resolution Centers (CDRCs) to help cultivate the next generation of community-based dispute resolution practitioners through extensive training, mentoring, and direct service opportunities. CMSC members provide a variety of conflict resolution services to youth and families in schools and in the community including restorative circles, conflict coaching, and mediation. CMSC Members also support the overall capacity building of CDRCs to help increase access to services for youth and community members.
Learn more about NYSDRA and the network of Community Dispute Resolution Centers we work with at nysdra.org .
WHAT DO CMSC MEMBERS DO?
THE CMSC AmeriCorps program has three different member placement tracks: school based ADR services; youth services in community settings, or family services (custody visitation mediation related work). We are committed to working closely with our CDRC host site partners in developing customized programming at the local level. Therefore, position descriptions for each site may vary slightly. In general though, a service year member helps build important internal capacity for CDRCs through:
The Community Mediation Service Corps (CMSC) is a program of New York State Dispute Resolution Association (NYSDRA), with funding made possible by AmeriCorps State and National. CMSC partners with Community Dispute Resolution Centers (CDRCs) to help cultivate the next generation of community-based dispute resolution practitioners through extensive training, mentoring, and direct service opportunities. CMSC members provide a variety of conflict resolution services to youth and families in schools and in the community including restorative circles, conflict coaching, and mediation. CMSC Members also support the overall capacity building of CDRCs to help increase access to services for youth and community members.
Learn more about NYSDRA and the network of Community Dispute Resolution Centers we work with at nysdra.org .
WHAT DO CMSC MEMBERS DO?
THE CMSC AmeriCorps program has three different member placement tracks: school based ADR services; youth services in community settings, or family services (custody visitation mediation related work). We are committed to working closely with our CDRC host site partners in developing customized programming at the local level. Therefore, position descriptions for each site may vary slightly. In general though, a service year member helps build important internal capacity for CDRCs through:
- Case management work
- Relationship development
- Delivering services to youth such as conflict coaching, mediation, community building circles, and more
- Developing outreach materials including packets and brochures
- Helping design and/or update programming that is responsive to community needs
OPENINGS:
Positions are available throughout New York in the following areas (click through to learn about a specific posting):
MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUD E :
- A fulfilling personal and professional experience through service!
- $604 bi-weekly living allowance for full time (maximum of $15,100 for a 50 week service term)
- $300 bi-weekly living allowance for part time (maximum of $7500 for a 50 week service term)
- Education award of up to $6195 upon successful completion of service
- Qualifying health care coverage
- 30 Hour basic mediation training, restorative circles, conflict coaching & more!
- Mediation apprenticeship that allows you to become a NY State 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
THIS ROLE WILL WORK WILL FOR YOU IF:
- You are passionate about supporting grass-roots organizations dedicated to enriching the lives of community members, especially young people
- You are comfortable with making suggestions and working collaboratively with others for the sake of a larger goal
- You are comfortable and do well at developing relationships with different kinds of people, across different social locations including roles, gender identities, race, age, and ethnicities
- You understand power dynamics and are passionate about racial and social justice issues
- You have some college education, but more than anything are committed to learning new skills, supporting your community, and open to changing the way you see yourself and maybe even the world.
- You might not consider yourself a “big picture thinker,” but you understand how small tasks contribute to a larger vision
- You are passionate about supporting people, especially young people, in managing difficult situations
- You believe that individuals have the ability to identify and get their personal needs met
- You are a self-reflective person who is invested in personal and professional growth in a community based setting
The CMSC Program of NYSDRA and its partners are committed to racial equity, social justice, and confronting white supremacy in our work. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds including race, gender identity, age, and ethnicity to apply.
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. Individuals who serve with AmeriCorps typically serve a one to two year term. The CMSC AmeriCorps term runs from September 1 to August 17.
INTERESTED?
Contact us at CMSCAmeriCorps@nysdra.org. In your email, please let us know which site and location you are interested in serving at. We will follow up with a position description for that location and more information on how you can apply to become a CMSC AmeriCorps member for the 2021-2022 service year.
Please note that applicants who are selected are required by AmeriCorps to complete a National Service Criminal History Check that includes a national sex offender registry, and FBI/state background check prior to the start of service.
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. Individuals who serve with AmeriCorps typically serve a one to two year term. The CMSC AmeriCorps term runs from September 1 to August 17.
INTERESTED?
Contact us at CMSCAmeriCorps@nysdra.org. In your email, please let us know which site and location you are interested in serving at. We will follow up with a position description for that location and more information on how you can apply to become a CMSC AmeriCorps member for the 2021-2022 service year.
Please note that applicants who are selected are required by AmeriCorps to complete a National Service Criminal History Check that includes a national sex offender registry, and FBI/state background check prior to the start of service.