Sunset Park AmeriCorps, is a full-time, service program for people ages 18+. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Members work directly with the community based programs through the Family Health Centers at NYU Langone. Without the support of AmeriCorps, immigrant families who face significant barriers to family stability are unable to access targeted services that directly address early childhood development support, academic enrichment, and economic empowerment. ParentChild+ Placement: The Member will provide health education, early literacy support, and child development guidance to families with limited English-speaking abilities. Services will include home visits twice a week to families with at least one child between the ages of 16 months and three years old. On the first visit of each week, the Member brings a carefully-selected book or educational toy and the curricular material for the week, which is a gift to the family. In the home sessions with the parent (or other primary caregiver) and the child, the Member will model positive verbal interaction, reading, and play activities, demonstrating how to use the books and toys to build language and emergent literacy skills to promote school readiness. Qualifications: -Must be able to speak English & Spanish or English & Mandarin -Must be able to serve M-F full time NYU Langone Sunset Park AmeriCorps members receive a Living Allowance of $20,400, in addition to other benefits including public transportation expenses. Members also receive professional development and an Education Award of $7,395 at the successful completion of their term.
