MI Coalition Against Homelessness - Wayne Metro (Outreach)

MI Coalition Against Homelessness - Wayne Metro (Outreach)

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency (WMCAA) is seeking a full-time AmeriCorps Member to serve as a Resource Specialist. WMCAA is a non-profit serving approximately 35,000 low- and moderate-income residents throughout Wayne County. The agency operates over 75 programs in the areas of quality housing, family stability, and economic opportunities. MCAH's AmeriCorps members join a corps of 23 members serving with housing and homeless service providers across the state in an effort to provide direct, supportive services to individuals experiencing or at-risk of homelessness. Members will receive training from the program through orientation, mid-year, and end-year training as well as on-going webinars/trainings focused on professional development and networking. Sites will provide position-specific training, including training and licensing in the Michigan Statewide Homeless Management Information System. Service benefits include a $21,000 living stipend (pre-tax, distributed bi-weekly) and a $7,395 Segal Education Award. Full-time members may opt into health insurance through the program, and may qualify for income-based child care assistance. Questions about the position can be directed to the site supervisor Jennifer zevedo at jazevedo@waynemetro.org and assistant program director Eric Krogsrud at ekrogsrud@mihomeless.org Apply https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=81197&clientkey=02D160FDB592A815080442BB68580BF2

Member Duties : Network with employers to create access to employment opportunities Support client job searches Assist with resume writing and employment applications Assist with intakes to assess the housing needs of clients Address housing barriers for clients Regular contact with other local service providers to make referrals for clients Provide linkages to GED, education, and skilled trade programs Seek out employers/organizations who would be willing to assist at the agency for income and/or employment readiness Work with clients to help balance budgets, create sustainable living plans Provide information to clients related to other income sources (TANF, Medicaid, SSI, etc.) Assist clients with applications to mainstream benefits or refer to case manager Connect clients with additional necessary resources Generate information materials for clients, such as newsletters/pamphlets/etc Provide follow-up services to clients as needed and other duties as assigned

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training .

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

Service Areas :
Housing , Homelessness .

Skills :
Social Services , Team Work , General Skills .