AmeriCorps Housing & Veterans Services Fellow

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; California; On-site; USD 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Childcare assistance

Education award

Stipend

Education Award or End of Service Stip

Training

Living Allowance

Job summary

AmeriCorps members will assist qualifying individuals find and retain appropriate housing, and connect them with resources to support housing access in the Central Coast region.

Members will work with veterans to access services, obtain benefits, and become more self-sufficient, while recruiting volunteers for service activities and Day of Service events.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating community activities and services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and collaborate with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualifying individuals in finding and retaining housing.
• Help access benefits and supportive services to attain housing stability.
• Recruit volunteers and participate in Day of Service events.

Skills

Community Organization

General Skills

Conflict Resolution

Communications

Job description

AmeriCorps members will assist qualifying individuals find and retain appropriate housing, find the resources to support the use of appropriate housing, and assist individuals in accessing the appropriate housing in throughout the Central Coast. AmeriCorps members will work with qualified individuals to assist them in supportive services, such as attending medical appointments and applying for public benefits, with an end goal of attaining housing. AmeriCorps members will also recruit one-time and ongoing volunteers to assist with service activities and to participate in Day of Service events.

Member Duties : Members will perform key activities necessary to assist veterans in accessing services, acquiring/retaining housing, and becoming more self-sufficient. These activities can include assistance with transportation to medical and other appointments, researching and applying for appropriate benefits, acquiring identification and military discharge materials, and applying for low-income housing.

Program Benefits :Childcare assistance if eligible,Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend,Education award upon successful completion of service,Health Coverage,Living Allowance,Stipend,Training.

Terms :
Car recommended,Permits attendance at school during off hours,Permits working at another job during off hours,Uniforms provided and required.

Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development,Community Outreach,Hunger,Homelessness,Housing,Veterans.

Skills :
Communications,Community Organization,Conflict Resolution,General Skills.