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2023-2024 Housing Counseling Outreach VISTA
 
 
 
This Housing Counseling Outreach Specialist will be hosted by Respond Now located in Park Forest, IL. Respond Now is a part of the Housing Action AmeriCorps Network, an AmeriCorps VISTA program managed by Housing Action Illinois since 2010. As such, this position will receive customized training, support, guidance, and networking opportunities, in addition to the traditional opportunities for AmeriCorps VISTA positions. Learn more about the program on Housing Action’s website. Respond Now exists to provide immediate relief for residents of Chicago's south suburbs who are in the most need while maintaining their dignity and affording them respect. The 22 communities Respond Now serves in the south suburbs of Chicago are stricken with the highest levels of poverty and unemployment in all of suburban Chicago. Recent studies show that nearly half of families living in these areas deal with food insecurity on a regular basis - representing more than 760,000 residents. Foreclosure rates in our service area are some of the highest in all of suburban Cook County. Some clients have recently been laid off while others live on fixed incomes, finding it difficult to make ends meet. Still others struggle with disability and inadequate services. Most urgently, 30% of area children are living below the poverty line. The position will focus on growing our Housing Counseling programming through outreach and communication efforts. This is important at a time when many families will be facing foreclosure in the coming years. Respond Now can assist families avoid foreclosure. It is the role of the VISTA to let the community know that this opportunity exists. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to building opportunities for communities in need. The candidate will be able to use social media for outreach and communication. An ability to represent Respond Now in public settings will be necessary, including communicating services that are available to the public.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.




Member Duties : This position can start on October 24, November 6, December 4, and January 17. The Respond Now Housing Counseling program is a program providing Pre-Purchase, Financial Literacy, and Foreclosure Counseling, working in the far south suburbs of Chicago. The goal of the program is to increase the economic stability of households. - Conduct outreach to targeted communities through local community events, agencies, and institutions. - Promote Housing Counseling services through a variety of media, including Facebook and more traditional outlets. - Provide outreach to potential participants who express interest in our services through our ongoing Facebook campaign. - Conduct introductory communication with interested participants to gather initial information. - Disseminate information to the appropriate team members. Maintain ongoing relationships with local collaborating groups.
 
Program Benefits : $300/month Housing Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Housing . 
 
Skills :
Writing/Editing ,  Computers/Technology ,  Community Organization ,  General Skills ,  Public Speaking ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
2023-2024 Housing Counseling Outreach 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  05/22/2023  To  07/28/2023 

Contact AmeriCorps Leader
260 Main St
Park Forest   IL   60466
312-854-3372
vista@housingactionil.org
www.housingactionil.org

Listing ID 107661


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