MI Coalition Against Homelessness - MiHousing/Detroit

MI Coalition Against Homelessness - MiHousing/Detroit

MiHousing is seeking one Full-time AmeriCorp Members to serve as an Outreach Specialist from September 30th, 2024 through September 26th, 2025. Welcome to MiSide, a Community Impact Network dedicated to providing expert support and guidance with every side of life. One trusted full-service partner people of all ages and backgrounds can go to for help with everything from early childhood development to mental health and wellness to employment and wealth management even finding a place to call home. There's always an upside to working together, especially when you're working with the best to make the world a better place for everyone. Get ready to see it first hand with MiSide. Service benefits include a $21,000 living stipend (pre-tax, distributed bi-weekly) and a $7,395 Segal Education Award. Questions about the position can be directed to the site supervisor Laura Santos at laura.santos@miside.org and program director Eric Krogsrud at ekrogsrud@mihomeless.org. Apply here: https://forms.gle/rsDcAp5zJGHzcuCd7

Member Duties : Conduct intact resident survey assessments and develop a service plan when required. Type reports according to resident feedback the development of individual needs assessment, plans, or referrals. Maintain files related to Resident Service Program. Attend lease signing with new residents & property managers to introduce the MiSide Resident Service Program. Assist with intakes to assess household needs of the tenant/client. Assist with independent living skills related to address income & housing stabilization needs. Gather and disperse food, clothing donations or other household goods to tenants. Assess and make referrals for the appropriate supports or services to empower residents to live as independently as possible; follow up and track resident engagement services/referrals provided to determine outcomes and satisfaction. Conduct quarterly surveys to determine resident interest and needs. Utilize the information to amplify access to identified interest and needs.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible .

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Service Areas :
Community Outreach .

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