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Dignity for Divas Diversion VISTA
 
 
 
Identify and facilitate partnerships with local hotels and motels creating immediate normalcy for the family experiencing homelessness. This position will drastically reduce the overall number of families who are losing access to permanent housing due to a lack of daily access to phones/internet and case management. This project will deepen the positive impression on the lives of the families experiencing homelessness by creating a new pathway to housing, and healing while removing deep rooted cycles of homelessness. Our housing supportive services will contribute to mental health resilience and social well- being improving coping skills among other immediate benefits.
 
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Member Duties : Create, oversee and maintain new emergency housing partner relationships for pre-selected families experiencing homelessness. Identify Emergency Housing facilities and create registration and intake procedures. Implement site tours and identify facility regulations and requirements for partnership. Create intake record spreadsheet and facility move in activity projects. Facilitate planning and procurement of food and supplies inventory, the care and storage of such items and meals for each family. Serves as a resource to staff in developing and implementing permanent housing opportunities for qualified families. Collaborates with perspective and current permanent housing facilities to expand available housing units. Track resident referrals to community programs and services. Identify and communicate program outcomes with DfD Housing Director. Process feedback about program development and about how services provided increased housing outcomes.
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Stipend ,  Training ,  Unlimited public transportation pass ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Housing . 
 
Skills :
Social Services ,  General Skills ,  Communications ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Team Work ,  Public Health ,  Recruitment ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Education ,  Community Organization . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Dignity for Divas Diversion VISTA
Program Start/End Date
06/03/2024  -   06/02/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations WASHINGTON   Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  03/25/2024  To  05/17/2024 
Contact Brandon Montiel
720 2nd Ave
Seattle   WA   98104
(206) 461-3771
bmontiel@uwkc.org
www.uwkc.org/about-us
Listing ID 117193

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