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2023-2024 Economic Learning VISTA

The Economic Learning VISTA will be hosted by Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) located in Cincinnati, Ohio. WIN is a part of the Housing Action AmeriCorps Network, an AmeriCorps VISTA program managed by Housing Action Illinois since 2010. The Economic Learning VISTA is part of the Housing Counseling Corps and will receive customized training, support, guidance, networking, and post-service employment opportunities in the housing counseling field. Learn more about the program on Housing Action’s website: housingactionil.org/americorps. Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) was founded in 1978 with a mission “to empower people to make informed choices for themselves and their neighborhoods through community building, home ownership, and economic learning.” WIN prepares families to purchase their first home by offering homebuyer training classes and individual counseling. WIN offers ongoing financial education. WIN also works directly with families to save homes from foreclosure, protecting families’ investments and helping maintain neighborhood stability. The Economic Learning VISTA will conduct outreach to residents in targeted neighborhoods, community groups, and other organizations to increase awareness and expand WIN’s customer base. Additionally, they will work on streamlining WIN’s intake process to help remove barriers to service. While at WIN, the VISTA will gain an understanding of housing counseling and train to complete the HUD certification exam for housing counselors. The ideal candidate will be outgoing and detail-oriented, have strong communication skills, and work well as a part of a team.

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Member Duties : The Economic Learning VISTA will join a team of dedicated staff to improve housing and financial stability for low-income residents in the Greater Cincinnati region. During their time at WIN, the VISTA will gain a comprehensive understanding of housing counseling and be sufficiently trained to complete the HUD certification exam for housing counselors. Their duties will include community outreach and engagement with local schools, churches, clinics, and community organizations; developing new partnerships and connections for referrals, resources, and shared customers with the Economic Learning Team; and creating new processes to remove barriers for customers during the intake process.

Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Housing , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living 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 : Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas : Community Outreach , Housing .

Skills : Writing/Editing , General Skills , Team Work , Communications , Computers/Technology , Public Speaking , Community Organization , Social Services .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
2023-2024 Economic Learning 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	OHIO

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

Contact	AmeriCorps Leader
1814 Dreman Ave
Cincinnati OH 45223
3129396074
americorps@housingactionil.org
housingactionil.org

Listing ID	117922


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