Qualifications & Benefits

“I am willing to take initiative, I am resilient, …and I’m self-motivated to be the change I want to see. I desire to work in a professional environment that fosters interpersonal growth and the development of intrapersonal skills. All of this, in essence, is why I am excited…to be a part of the Turning the Tide fellowship program.” – current Fellow

Minimum Qualifications

• Agree to complete the two year Fellowship, which starts in the Fall
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited four year college
• At least 21 years of age
• A valid driver's license
• All Americorps members must be willing to undergo a national background check
• Can have a maximum of one year of prior AmeriCorps service

Fellow Benefits

• Experience in front line human service jobs
• Certification when applicable
• Positions with agencies such as Children's Home + Aid (Chicago, IL), the Board of Childcare of the United Methodist Church (Baltimore, MD), Lutheran Social Services (Wisconsin) and La Casa de Esperanza (Waukesha, WI) 
• A yearly salary of $25,000 - $32,000 depending on the position and applicant experience
• All applicable employee benefits associated with the Sponsoring Agency 
• A $4,725 Educational Award
• Loan deferment and interest forgiveness on qualifying student loans
• Training program
• Critical feedback, reflection opportunities, and coaching
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to a built-in local network of mid-career and veteran human service professionals, activists, and funders
• Access to AmeriCorps network

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