Hope Works Social Enterprise 9/12/2019

f. Transfer VISTA member(s)from one placement to another to comply with terms and provisions of the grant or upon the request of the VISTA member with the approval of CNCS. In this scenario, Project Host Sites will be given 14 days' notice. 2. The Project Host Site will: a. Provide a Site Supervisor to provide day-to-day supervision of the activities of the VISTA member(s). b. Recruit,screen, interview, select, and submit VISTA candidates to the Project Sponsor for approval and placement at PSO.The Project Sponsor will assist with candidate recruitment and selection upon request.VISTA candidate applications must be submitted to HopeWorks for approval by the recruitment deadline, which is one week before the CNCS deadline. Final approval for all VISTA candidates to attend PSO is subject to review and selection by the Washington CNCS office. c. Submit a VISTA work plan (VAD)for approval prior to the VISTA member's start date. d. Submit a proposed budget detailing member mileage reimbursement, professional development,the project participation fee, and in-kind assistance. e. Provide the VISTA member(s) individualized On-Site Orientation and Training, as defined by the project Sponsor, at the beginning of their term of service. f. Use the approved VISTA work plan as the source of tasks and responsibilities for the VISTA member to empower the capacity building activities of the member. g. Ensure that VISTA members dedicate an average of 40 hours per week to their approved VISTA work plans and member descriptions to address the community needs identified in the approved Project Sponsor Application.Additionally, track VISTA member's personal and sick leave on a monthly basis on the VISTA Leave Report Form. Project Host Sites should use their existing policies and procedures to account for a VISTA member's actual work schedule and hours served. h. Schedule regular meetings(preferably weekly)with the VISTA member(s)to discuss the project and other concerns. i. Provide adequate working space, materials,supplies,and access to a phone and computer to permit the VISTA member to perform his/her assigned duties. j. Ensure that the VISTA member is reimbursed for all local travel associated with the project. Mileage reimbursement should be done in accordance with the Project Host Site's existing policies and procedures. Ensure the Form V-81 is completed in My AmeriCorps. k. Allow the VISTA member to participate in scheduled professional development and training opportunities, site visits, and conference calls. It is recommended that Project Host Sites budget$500 in professional development and training funds for their VISTA member.The VISTA member will be required to attend a training identified by the HopeWorks VISTA Project Director for the purposes of completing In-Service Training (1ST) requirements as set forth by CNCS. I. Allow the VISTA member to participate in disaster relief/emergency response efforts as directed by CNCS.