Successful candidates for all AmeriCorps positions will perform their service hours on-site at Housing Forward or a partner agency, and will not be considered employees of the respective agency.
Housing Forward is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against applicants for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation.
The Emergency Assistance Specialist will provide initial intake, assessment and referrals during Entry Point Walk-In Center hours. The Emergency Assistance Specialist will also be responsible for shelter diversion, processing emergency assistance requests and connecting individuals and families to homelessness prevention, short term-stabilization, and employment services, as they are deemed eligible.
The Housing Coordinator is responsible for assisting individuals and families accepted into the agency's permanent supporting housing programs with the move-in process including housing search process and placement into affordable rental properties, securing and coordinating household furnishings. This position will perform ongoing tenant education, collect monthly occupancy fees, handle evictions and the move-out process. This position is also responsible for performing new housing inspections, environmental reviews as necessary, maintaining relationships with private landlords, communicating with landlords on apartment maintenance issues and marketing and securing new landlords and property management companies for the program. The Housing Coordinator will also serve as principal contact with our housing partners regarding administrative matters, maintaining all lease schedules, and the lease renewal process.
The second shift staff works directly with homeless men, women and families in Housing Forward PADS’ Emergency Shelters. The position staffs the overnight shift (10:30pm – 5:00am) in the shelters.
