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 Housing Coordinator is responsible for assisting individuals and families in their housing search, performing housing inspections, maintaining relationships with private landlords, placement into affordable rental properties, securing and coordinating household furnishings, performing ongoing tenant education, collecting program fees and handling evictions.
Housing Forward is seeking a Communications Coordinator to facilitate the success and growth of the department’s goals by providing a range of support on all aspects of fundraising activities including database management, donor relations, event marketing and materials, and communications (print and digital). The successful candidate will have relevant experience and a demonstrated interest in joining a dynamic team to help strengthen and expand the development and communications capacity for Housing Forward. The Development and Communications Coordinator reports to the Director of Development and Communications and will also work closely with the Development team and agency leadership.
The Housing Case Manager is responsible for the coordination and delivery of quality direct case management and stabilization services for clients in the Supportive Housing Program in accordance with standards and practices required by specific funders. The Housing Case Manager is also responsible for providing housing advocacy and linkage services that help to support retention in permanent housing.
Please note: This job description may have an addendum that outlines specific scopes or tasks as outlined by the funding sources or agency needs. If such the responsibilities outlined in the addendum are considered as essential as the ones listed below.
To maintain a clean and safe working environment for all staff and guests.
Housing Forward is seeking an Employment Training Specialist who is responsible for the oversight of day-to-day operations of the Employment Readiness and Career Passport Programs, as well as helping insure growth and sustainability of the programs. The Employment Training Specialist is responsible for the ongoing coordination of job readiness services working with experienced skills-based, volunteers (HR professionals, computer instructors) along with the Housing Forward Job Developer to enhance clients' employability.
The Career Passport Program focuses on individuals in a group setting. The program is primarily targeted towards individuals in our PADS Shelter Program and is geared towards addressing the specific barriers this targeted population of individuals face in regards to employment.
It is vital that facilitators motivate clients and identify the barriers and issues that could keep them from succeeding in the program and thus self-sufficiency and begin addressing those barriers and issues with our clients.
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.
