AmeriCorps Veteran Advocate

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NOTE: IN ADDITION TO FULL-TIME, WE HAVE SUMMER AND PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE.

Position Summary

We are looking for dedicated people to help veterans and active military members to have a better life through accessing services and assistance.

Before applying please read the section, "What is AmeriCorps."

What is AmeriCorps?

The Utica Municipal Housing Authority is seeking applicants for our AmeriCorps program. We have Summer, Year Round, Full-Time/Part-Time, and Day/Evening positions. Openings are available in Utica, Rome, and Central New York.

AmeriCorps is a paid national service volunteer position. It provides a great opportunity to serve others while gaining professional experience. It is a stepping stone to a career in the human services. It is also ideal for recent high school and college graduates retired people, persons seeking a career change, people with employment gaps, individuals with disabilities, ex-offenders, and those who want to make positive change in their community. We are an equal opportunity and second chance agency.

Our AmeriCorps program helps people get out of poverty through housing/homeless assistance, financial literacy/life skills education, veteran services, teaching disabled kids life and job skills, and assisting veterans. We are also seeking people with digital graphic, public relations, and artistic skills to develop curriculum and outreach materials for targeted client populations.

Here is a link to our a short video regarding the program: https://www.wktv.com/content/video/574439232.html.

Qualifications

1, Must be at least 17 years old; 2. Must have a minimum of a High School diploma or GED/HSED or enrolled in a GED program; 3. Must be willing to serve until December 31, 2021.4. Must work 15-35 hours per week; 5. Criminal background checks and drug testing required; 6. We will check your social media; 7. Computer literacy is necessary. 8. Must get along with others and together as part of a team. 9. Passion to help others and change society. 10. Commitment to homeless, people with disabilities, and low-income people. 11. Must have positive social media experience

Please note that we accept applications on an on-going basis.

Duties of AmeriCorps Members

AC members will help veterans obtain housing, education, employment, food, health care, and mental health treatment. They will work with the national Solider On organization as well as the local Veteran Outreach Center to provide direct assistance to veterans to stabilize their living situations. The program will make participants aware of the VA services for which he or she may be eligible and offer to refer clients to the nearest VA facility for vocational rehabilitation, health care, and HUD- VASH. Members will provide housing relocation services, help veterans to locate affordable and subsidized housing and qualify for rental assistance vouchers, and provide follow- up services to clients to ensure long- term stabilization. Veterans will be offered
help in enrolling in educational, job training, and employment programs. Frequency, intensity, and duration will be individualized to meet the unique needs of each veteran. Coaching and counseling services as well as well
as support groups will be provided.

Benefits: Full-time members receive a living allowance of $14,279 on an annual basis (about $540 before taxes every two weeks). You must agree to serve until December 31. Segal AmeriCorps Education Award before taxes upon successful completion of 1700/1200/900/675/450/300 hours, student loan forbearance, Health insurance, child care benefits, and work-related travel reimbursement, if eligible. AmeriCorps income is not counted for HUD rental assistance or SNAP. For 1700 hour members, college award is $6,345, 1200 hours $4,441.50, and 900 hours - $3,172.50

How to Apply:

YOU MUST APPLY NOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME VIA INDEED.

If you are interested in applying, please complete the following steps:

· 1. Please call me John Furman at 315.982.3731or Francesca D'Ambro at 315.734.0183 to discuss our opportunities. Or fill out response card now at: https://forms.gle/4JJuSqnQt1TRbFzLA

· 2. Applications are due as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a first come basis. Please submit the online application through https://my.americorps.gov. Applicants should use Internet Explorer/Microsoft Edge and create a user account. Select the "Apply to Serve" button, fill out the application, and submit to our program. Our program can be found by searching the listings for the Utica Public Housing AmeriCorps Program. Select AmeriCorps State/National, New York State, Utica, and Utica Public Housing AmeriCorps Program.

You can also pick up a paper application at the:

Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Utica, NY (UMHA)

Perretta Twin Towers

509 Second Street, ST 1

Utica, NY 13501

Look for the flag pole and Municipal Housing Authority sign.

The name of the building which houses our administrative offices is the Perretta Twin Towers, two ten story towers. Please use the entrance on your left which is marked "Municipal Housing Authority." There is a flagpole by the entrance. Our offices are located on the first floor.

The building, across from the BOCES ACCESS Center, is located between Elizabeth and Bleecker Streets, Downtown Utica.