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5 people are interested
Help LIHI residents and staff learn about their new neighborhoods
ORGANIZATION: Low Income Housing Institute
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5 people are interested
Organization Description: The Low Income Housing Institute develops, owns and operates housing for the benefit of low-income, homeless and formerly homeless people in Washington State; advocates for just housing policies at the local and national levels; and administers a range of supportive service programs to assist those we serve in maintaining stable housing and increasing their self-sufficiency.
Founded in 1991, LIHI has grown to be one of the most productive affordable housing developers in the Northwest. LIHI owns and/or manages over 1,700 housing units at 50 sites in six counties throughout the Puget Sound region. Eighty percent of LIHI housing is reserved for households earning less than 30 percent of the area median household income.
Position Description: The position’s primary purpose is to research and draft resource manuals for LIHI’s newest properties. The resource manuals will help LIHI build new community partnerships and help guide residents to needed community and supportive services in our new neighborhoods. Upcoming manuals are specifically needed for Bellevue and Olympia.
Project can be worked on at home or in the office. Flexible hours!
Qualifications:
- Understanding of social services.
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
- Must be computer literate (working knowledge of Word and the internet).
- Good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Enthusiasm for the mission of the Low Income Housing Institute.
More opportunities with Low Income Housing Institute
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Low Income Housing Institute
Location:
2407 First Ave,, Seattle, WA 98121, US
Mission Statement
The Low Income Housing Institute develops, owns and operates housing for the benefit of low-income, homeless and formerly homeless people in Washington state; advocates for just housing policies at the local and national levels; and administers a range of supportive service programs to assist those we serve in maintaining stable housing and increasing their self-sufficiency.
Description
LIHI develops and provides affordable housing to 4,000+ low income, homeless and formerly homeless people, including families. In 2019, an estimated 11,199 people experienced homelessness in King County alone. Many of LIHI housing projects focus on transitioning families and individuals out of homelessness, including chronically homeless populations. Most of the units developed by LIHI are occupied by formerly homeless households.
LIHI assists our residents with services that help them maintain stable housing and prevent them from becoming homeless again (e.g. through improving resident income and/or education status, dealing with long standing mental and physical health conditions) and increase self-sufficiency.
We also help homeless individuals and families remain healthy & employed: LIHI operates the Urban Rest Stop - an innovative hygiene center for the homeless located in downtown Seattle; a safe, clean and dignified place where as many as 500 homeless individuals, families, elders and youth access restrooms, showers, and laundry facilities each day. This center is open seven days a week, with extended hours specifically designed to assist homeless persons who are working or seeking employment. 60% of URS patrons have steady employment, but can't earn enough income to afford the rent.
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
September 26, 2017
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Basic Computer Skills
- Community Outreach
- Reading / Writing
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- 2-3 hours/week