AmeriCorps Member Public Supportive Housing Services - Grace Mary Manor

AmeriCorps Member-Grace Mary Manor Supportive Services with previously homeless disabled adults

12 Month 900-hour commitment

As an AmeriCorps member, the pay, called a “living stipend", is $12,321 that will be split up & distributed over the period of 12 months bi-weekly. Each bi-weekly check will be $473.88.

This is a part -time contract/commitment for one year (12 months) with a minimum of 900 hours.

Upon successful completion of the contract, minimum hours and satisfactory fulfillment of the one-year contract, you would be eligible for an Education Award of $3,697.50.

AmeriCorps Program Overview

Salt Lake County's Most Vulnerable Populations AmeriCorps Program focuses on reducing systematic inequities. Our members help bridge the gap and reduce barriers for a variety of vulnerable populations including but not limited to; youth, individuals experiencing homelessness, and those involved in the Criminal Justice System. AmeriCorps is a voluntary civil society program supported by the U.S. federal government, foundations, corporations, and other donors by engaging adults in public service work, with a goal of helping others and meeting critical needs in the community. "The program is often seen as the domestic Peace Corps."

This is a great opportunity if you are a student enrolled in:

· Social Work/Services

· Psychology

· Public Health

· Social Justice

· Sociology

· Humanities

· Public Relations

· Non-profit organization and management

· Anyone interested in Community and Social Impact

POSITION SUMMARY

AmeriCorps Member-Grace Mary Manor Supportive Services with previously homeless disabled adults

The AmeriCorps member will serve up to 100 households living at Gregson Apartments and Grace Mary Manor, which provide affordable housing to previously homeless and chronically homeless individuals. The primary goal of the AmeriCorps Member is to provide supportive services to help vulnerable individuals remain housed. The AmeriCorps member will support the service coordinator in implementing programs that encourage resident participation in services and will assist in connecting residents to resources as necessary. The AmeriCorps Member will also assist with a small caseload of residents who are assessed to be more self-sufficient. The population this agency serves is at risk of housing instability, especially if they were to lose their housing rental assistance. The populations served by the AmeriCorps Member have a history of homelessness or housing instability as well as mental and physical disabilities and will benefit from supportive services to maintain their housing assistance, preventing future homelessness. Additionally, these programs extend and improve the quality of life for homeless persons in Salt Lake County by providing them with a safe and healthy long-term home. Residents of Grace Mary Manor and Gregson Apartments were all previously homeless. The AmeriCorps member will focus efforts on supporting these households to maintain their housing assistance, preventing returns to homelessness, as well as supporting all households to maintain their rental assistance so they do not enter the homeless system.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday – Hours are Flexible between 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Have a broader understanding of vulnerable populations.
• Gain experience regarding community outreach and partnerships.
• Gain knowledge regarding government benefits such as affordable housing, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, financial assistance.
• Learn to solve complex situations with professionalism, empathy and from a Trauma Informed Care perspective.
• Learn how to work independently as well as in different team settings.

DEMOSTRATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Computer Program (i.e., Microsoft)
• Issues impacting individuals who have been or are homeless.
• Methods and techniques of effective case management and assessment skills.
• Approach problems pro-actively with a solution-based focus Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Establish working relationships with residents, co-workers, and other professionals. Work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Provide constructive and professional feedback to clients.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Display cultural competency, appreciation, compassion and understanding for the needs of clients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must pass an FBI Criminal Background Check.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED. *Some or a College degree in social services a plus!
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Able to operate standard office equipment.

Apply online at: https://housingconnect.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/08f1e69c-e9c7-fd18-5048-70bd973d6eef/apply?source=3283664-CJB-0