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.
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Member Duties 1. The VISTA will have conduct local and regional community outreach and engaged in Entry Point education and resources 2. VISTA will engage key leaders and stakeholders in the 130 communities/towns in the suburban Cook County area 3. The member will work with the core committee of the Oak Park Homelessness Coalition (OPHC) to manage and coordinate the efforts of the 4 work groups 4. The member will create educational events for community stakeholders Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance, Health Coverage*, Childcare assistance if eligible, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Living Allowance, Training. *For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare Terms: Car recommended, permits working at another job during off hours, permits attendance at school during off hours. Skills: General Skills, Community Organization, Recruitment, Writing/Editing, Public Speaking. To apply, please click here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/recruit/registration.do
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The Homeless Prevention Case Manager will provide homeless prevention services (HP) as part of Coordinated Entry in Suburban Cook County. Coordinated Entry (CE) is a community-wide system to standardize and expedite the process by which people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness access housing and homeless resources. Through CE, people experiencing homelessness are matched to services and housing based on their preferences and level of need.
The Homeless Prevention Case Manager is responsible for evaluating referrals for homeless prevention assistance to determine eligibility for financial assistance, helping eligible participants complete their applications and to help establish payment plans with landlords and direct participants toward resources to assist with securing affordable housing when needed. The HP Case Manager will provide financial literacy/budget counseling and case management referrals for supportive services to help participants develop ongoing stability plans.
To maintain a clean and safe working environment for all staff and guests.
The case aide assists program clients with basic needs in the day-time Support Center and provides support to the program’s case management staff.
