PLEASE NOTE: THIS AN AMERICORPS POSITION - WE ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLING ENGAGEMENT PARTNERS
Norwescap is dedicated to creating opportunities and changing lives for thousands of low-income individuals and families in Northwest New Jersey. Our vision is to help build a community that transforms poverty into opportunity.
Norwescap works to accomplish this mission through a comprehensive array of strategies, programs and services that generally fall into six domains or categories of support: Education, Employment, Financial Empowerment, Health & Nutrition, Housing & Community Development and Volunteerism & Civic Engagement,
Learn more by visiting: www.norwescap.org
As an AmeriCorps member, during service, you will receive:
Currently Hiring:
Engagement Partner: Provides holistic support to the individuals and families in the communities we serve; partnering with them to assist in reaching their personal goals that will move them closer to a thriving state. Engagement Partners are responsible for connecting with individuals, assessing their needs, linking them to needed services, documenting the contacts, and providing follow-up. This role is crucial in our work to provide excellent customer service and ensure that every person is connected to every service that can assist them.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
· Day shift
Work Location: In person, Warren, Morris, Sussex, Somerset and Hunterdon Counties
Norwescap serves as a foundation of support, offering crucial assistance, effective strategies, necessary resources, and referrals to help individuals and families overcome economic hurdles so they can thrive. By bridging the gap between surviving and thriving, Norwescap enables people to build a stronger, more stable future—despite the pressures of financial constraints. Our goal is to create opportunities that improve individual lives, bolster community resilience, and transform poverty into a springboard for economic empowerment and societal advancement.
Norwescap was founded in 1965 during the presidency of Lyndon Johnson and his administration’s efforts referred to as the “War on Poverty,” further fueled by the advocacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Over the next six decades, Norwescap has grown to build a comprehensive foundation of programs and services that, together, positively impact tens of thousands of people each year.
Our tailored portfolio of programs and services is designed to address a wide range of unique challenges faced by New Jersey residents, offering access to the essentials for a more secure life—stable housing, nutritious food, healthcare, education, and more.
