2023-2024 Homeless Continuum of Care Program VISTA Job at AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps Illinois

Being able to share information on an ongoing basis increases the opportunities to collaborate while reducing duplication of services. LCCH has had tremendous success in reducing chronic and veteran homelessness in Lake County. The group continues to drive toward the goal of ending homelessness—having a system of care where people experiencing a housing crisis are quickly housing and given the supports they need to succeed. This VISTA position will increase the capacity of LCCH by developing systems that can be built upon by volunteers related to: 1) Amplifying the voice of people experiencing homelessness. 2) Develop fundraising strategy to support the growing work of the Lake County Coalition for the Homeless. 3) Support the Landlord Engagement work group in their effort to recruit and educate landlords to rent units to people experiencing homelessness. Ideal candidates will have experience working with social service agencies and an interest in homelessness, poverty and housing. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be organized and work well independently.



Member Duties : Facilitate ongoing input from people with lived experience of homelessness. Attend meetings. Facilitate meetings. Take minutes. Summarize meetings to broader group. Engage people with experience of homelessness. Coordinate with multiple agencies to plan events. Coordinate compensation for people with lived experience of homelessness. Develop fundraising strategy to support the growing work of the Lake County Coalition for the Homeless Research best practices. Bring group to consensus on fundraising strategies. Set a goal amount to be fundraised for different purposes within the Coalition. Create marketing materials for fundraising efforts. Call or meet with businesses/donors seeking fundraising opportunities.


Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Training .



Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .


Service Areas :
Housing , Neighborhood Revitalization , Community and Economic Development , Homelessness .


Skills :
Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Communications , Writing/Editing , Non-Profit Management , Public Speaking , Youth Development , General Skills .




SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA



Program

2023-2024 Homeless Continuum of Care Program VISTA



Program Start/End Date

08/28/2023 - 08/27/2024



Work Schedule
Full Time



Education level

High school diploma/GED



Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None


Program Locations
ILLINOIS


Accepting Applications

From 04/10/2023 To 07/28/2023



Contact
AmeriCorps Leader

500 W Winchester Rd

Libertyville IL 60048

3129396074

americorps@housingactionil.gov

housingactionil.org



Listing ID
117969




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