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Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

This position is the project director for ServeOhio grant funding and is responsible for managing AmeriCorps members and coordinating  and their activities in designated Mercy Health sites. The manager will provide administrative leadership, monitor activities of members, manage data and performance outcomes, ensure compliance with AmeriCorps and associated regulations, and coordinate with AmeriCorps program officers as needed.  AmeriCorps is a network of more than 2,000 non-profits, public agencies, and community organizations that hire volunteers to complete service projects to benefit community needs in education, the environment, public safety, health, and homeland security.

Essential Job Functions

Provide weekly oversight for AmeriCorps member activities.  Develop and implement comprehensive member development plans, designed to ensure that members receive the federal and state required trainings and pursue individual development goals that ensure a meaningful and translatable service experience.

Manage the grant by maintaining appropriate, accurate AmeriCorps-related information databases necessary for reporting and compliance activities, and provide pertinent reporting as needed, ensure AmeriCorps members are compliant with AmeriCorps member requirements.

Develop and manage strong partnerships with Mercy service sites and collaborative leadership team (Emergency Department, Mission Department, Human Resources Department, Behavioral Health Institute, and Mercy Health Foundation) to ensure aligned expectations, adequate training, and support of overall program goals and quality member experiences.

Lead standing meetings with AmeriCorps members and leadership, facilitate individual site visits and group meetings. 

Utilize sound human resource and inclusion principles and creative practices to effectively recruit, enroll and retain member positions.

Support efficacious program design, internal alignment and branding to contribute to long-term sustainability of Mercy AmeriCorps program. 

Licensing/Certification

BLS Required

Education

Bachelors Degree required in public health, psychology, or related field.

Work Experience

Experience with AmeriCorps member services, experience with grant funded activities and reporting

Training

None

Language

None

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

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What we offer

\n \n Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)\n Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts\n Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders\n Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support\n \n

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com