HCDNNJ Homelessness Prevention and Community Outreach VISTA
Philadelphia, New Jersey
Employer: AmeriCorps
Industry: Community and Economic Development
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
HCDNNJ Homelessness Prevention and Community Outreach VISTA
The Network's mission is to promote economic justice and the empowerment of low-income individuals and communities through access to safe and decent shelter for low- and moderate-income residents in New Jersey. VISTA members will support 200+ member organizations who are addressing homelessness, foreclosure prevention, and veterans' issues and provide support and infrastructure to help build their capacity and better serve the thousands of clients that count on them for services. Our related affiliates are able to develop and implement strategic outreach to advocate and provide needed support to avoid homelessness when possible and other supportive services. HCDNNJ's AmeriCorps VISTA members will work in conjunction with senior staff and our members which includes non-profit, public and private partners to expand exposure and strengthen organizational capacity. Our AmeriCorps VISTA members will also receive customized training, support, professional development, and networking opportunities throughout their year of service.
Member Duties : The Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey's (HCDNNJ) AmeriCorps VISTA Members will engage in collaborative efforts with coalition members, assist in improving health outcomes of LMI households, advance homelessness prevention services, strengthen housing counseling and mediation efforts, and preserve/create identity within New Jersey's diverse communities.
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance .
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Public Safety , Housing , Homelessness , Health , Community Outreach .
Skills :
Conflict Resolution , Writing/Editing , Communications , Non-Profit Management , General Skills , Community Organization , Environment , Social Services .
The Network's mission is to promote economic justice and the empowerment of low-income individuals and communities through access to safe and decent shelter for low- and moderate-income residents in New Jersey. VISTA members will support 200+ member organizations who are addressing homelessness, foreclosure prevention, and veterans' issues and provide support and infrastructure to help build their capacity and better serve the thousands of clients that count on them for services. Our related affiliates are able to develop and implement strategic outreach to advocate and provide needed support to avoid homelessness when possible and other supportive services. HCDNNJ's AmeriCorps VISTA members will work in conjunction with senior staff and our members which includes non-profit, public and private partners to expand exposure and strengthen organizational capacity. Our AmeriCorps VISTA members will also receive customized training, support, professional development, and networking opportunities throughout their year of service.
Member Duties : The Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey's (HCDNNJ) AmeriCorps VISTA Members will engage in collaborative efforts with coalition members, assist in improving health outcomes of LMI households, advance homelessness prevention services, strengthen housing counseling and mediation efforts, and preserve/create identity within New Jersey's diverse communities.
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance .
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Public Safety , Housing , Homelessness , Health , Community Outreach .
Skills :
Conflict Resolution , Writing/Editing , Communications , Non-Profit Management , General Skills , Community Organization , Environment , Social Services .
Created: 2024-09-05
Reference: 106146
Country: United States
State: New Jersey
City: Philadelphia