This position is through the AmeriCorps program; whose mission is to come together to tackle our nation's most pressing challenges. At Housing Forward, the AmeriCorps volunteer will be part of our Career Passport program on a part time basis. This role encompasses working with homeless clients from the point of intake, through job searching, and with post hire retention services.
Career Passport Duties:
Conduct outreach activities to identify and encourage enrollment
Facilitate individual and group intakes
Conduct individual assessments with potential participants
Facilitate the month-long intensive phase of Career Passport with other Supportive Service Staff
Work with clients both individually and in groups to identify career interests, skills, and personal challenges
Develop trusting relationships with clients
Provide job retention services with the Job Developer
General Responsibilities:
Complete all documentation requirements
Enter client demographics and service information in HMIS (Homeless Management Information System)
Participate in clinical team meetings for effective client intervention and service planning
Participate in administrative meetings
Crisis intervention when needed
Other duties as assigned.
AmeriCorps Program Benefits
Living Allowance: $7,600 annually distributed bi-weekly
Education Award: Upon successful completion of 900 hours of service, receive an $3,097.50 education award
Student Loan: forbearance during term of service
Health and dental care insurance for the AmeriCorps member
Childcare assistance if needed
Networking sessions and professional development
Leadership development trainings
Volunteers are required to have an Associate's degree or High School Diploma + 1 year relevant experience. Teaching experience or Bachelor's degree in social service related field preferred.
Housing Forward's mission is to transition people from housing crisis to housing stability.
Description
Since 1992, we have transformed the lives of more than 11,000 people by helping them meet their immediate housing and crisis needs, addressing their health and income needs and transitioning them back to housing stability. Today, we’re having long-term impact on the communities of west suburban Cook County by 1.) preventing the loss of housing before it occurs, 2.) alleviating the need for long-term shelter, 3.) moving people into sustainable permanent housing solutions and 4.) improving housing retention.
