MI Coalition Against Homelessness/Lighthouse(Housing)
Detroit, Michigan
Employer: AmeriCorps
Industry: Housing
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
MI Coalition Against Homelessness/Lighthouse(Housing)
Lighthouse is seeking 3 full-time AmeriCorps Members to serve as Housing and Outreach Specialists from September 30th, 2024 to September 26th, 2025. Lighthouse serves individuals living in poverty and at-risk of, experiencing, or recovering from homelessness. Lighthouse implements housing-first programming, operates a rotating emergency shelter, and provides various supportive services that move people from homelessness to stability 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. Questions about the position can be directed to the site supervisors Lakeesha Donaldson ldonaldson@lighthousemi.org - Princess Staples pstaples@lighthousemi.org - Joseph Rusher jrusher@lighthousemi.org. Questions about the position can be directed to the program director Eric Krogsrud at ekrogsrud@mihomeless.org. Apply directly here: https://careers.jobscore.com/careers/lighthousemi/jobs/mcah-americorps-positions-3-available-bErE3J7OzkFj6ZQxjAvwx0?ref=rss&sid=68
Member Duties : The member will assist Lighthouse's Transitional Housing team. The members will assist in screening homeless community members for these programs, conducting housing program intakes; providing clients with referrals and information for housing, free and employment needs; and linking clients to mainstream benefits such as SNAP, conducting Housing Quality Standard inspections, and re-certifying housed participants. The member will work closely with case managers and clients to create and implement housing plans to refer households for the most appropriate housing services based on their needs. Housing plans will include screening for eligibility for internal and external housing programs, and assisting clients in applying for various subsidized housing programs. The member will play a key role in coordinating and tracking completed Homeless Preference Voucher Section 8 applications.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , 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 .
Lighthouse is seeking 3 full-time AmeriCorps Members to serve as Housing and Outreach Specialists from September 30th, 2024 to September 26th, 2025. Lighthouse serves individuals living in poverty and at-risk of, experiencing, or recovering from homelessness. Lighthouse implements housing-first programming, operates a rotating emergency shelter, and provides various supportive services that move people from homelessness to stability 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. Questions about the position can be directed to the site supervisors Lakeesha Donaldson ldonaldson@lighthousemi.org - Princess Staples pstaples@lighthousemi.org - Joseph Rusher jrusher@lighthousemi.org. Questions about the position can be directed to the program director Eric Krogsrud at ekrogsrud@mihomeless.org. Apply directly here: https://careers.jobscore.com/careers/lighthousemi/jobs/mcah-americorps-positions-3-available-bErE3J7OzkFj6ZQxjAvwx0?ref=rss&sid=68
Member Duties : The member will assist Lighthouse's Transitional Housing team. The members will assist in screening homeless community members for these programs, conducting housing program intakes; providing clients with referrals and information for housing, free and employment needs; and linking clients to mainstream benefits such as SNAP, conducting Housing Quality Standard inspections, and re-certifying housed participants. The member will work closely with case managers and clients to create and implement housing plans to refer households for the most appropriate housing services based on their needs. Housing plans will include screening for eligibility for internal and external housing programs, and assisting clients in applying for various subsidized housing programs. The member will play a key role in coordinating and tracking completed Homeless Preference Voucher Section 8 applications.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , 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 .
Created: 2024-09-05
Reference: 82686
Country: United States
State: Michigan
City: Detroit
ZIP: 48209