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AmeriCorps · 4 months ago

Caring Circles Technology Educator

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

AmeriCorps is seeking a Caring Circles Technology Educator to assist 600 older adults in Maricopa County. The role focuses on promoting independent living and providing technology education to help seniors learn to operate various technological devices and reduce social isolation.

AssociationCommunities

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Assist homebound seniors with learning the basics of operating technological devices (including but not limited to cell phones, laptops, tablets, printers)

Facilitate trainings to groups on technology specific topics as needed

Conduct home visits and phone calls (based on client need) to assist with learning their technological device and provide support through identified SMART goals

Support volunteer recruitment & engagement efforts through participation in occasional outreach events

Look for opportunities to further connect clients with technology and offer ongoing engagement to reduce social isolation; educate on digital media platforms for increased social connections

Educate clients about scams that target seniors and provide clients resources and information on tech support scams, cyber bullying, phishing, baiting and how to handle threats

Qualification

Technology EducationCommunity OrganizationTeaching/TutoringCounselingComputers/TechnologyCommunications

Required

Assist homebound seniors with learning the basics of operating technological devices (including but not limited to cell phones, laptops, tablets, printers)

Facilitate trainings to groups on technology specific topics as needed

Conduct home visits and phone calls (based on client need) to assist with learning their technological device and provide support through identified SMART goals

Support volunteer recruitment & engagement efforts through participation in occasional outreach events

Look for opportunities to further connect clients with technology and offer ongoing engagement to reduce social isolation; educate on digital media platforms for increased social connections

Educate clients about scams that target seniors and provide clients resources and information on tech support scams, cyber bullying, phishing, baiting and how to handle threats

Counseling

Teaching/Tutoring

Community Organization

Communications

Computers/Technology

Some college

Minimum: 25 Maximum: 99

English