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2023-2024 Program Development VISTA

The Program Development VISTA will be hosted by Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County located in Sycamore, Illinois. Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County 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: housingactionil.org/americorps. Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County works with local families who struggle to obtain affordable housing. Homeowners are able to partner with Habitat to build a home that provides strength, stability and independence for their family. The Program development VISTA will serve as an important team member with Habitat staff, committee members, and the Board of Directors. The Program Development VISTA would serve an essential role in supporting our mission of increasing affordable housing in DeKalb County. During their service year, they will oversee the implementation of A Brush With Kindness (ABWK) program and provide support for the construction manager with the partner family home build. ABWK helps preserve affordable housing by offering exterior home maintenance assistance for low-income families, elderly, and individuals with disabilities who are struggling to do the maintenance themselves. ABWK projects include exterior painting, light landscaping, and yard cleanup. The Program Development VISTA will need to be organized with a basic understanding of construction-related terms.

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Member Duties : The Program Development VISTA plays an integral part in home repair and new home construction. They will collaborate with the construction manager and construction committee members to plan and launch A Brush With Kindness program. The Program Development VISTA will develop the procedures to implement A Brush With Kindness, including establishing a timeline and developing processes and systems for reviewing applications, selecting projects, and recruiting volunteers. By leading groups of skilled and unskilled volunteers and homeowners in construction activities and maintaining a safe, efficient work environment, the Program Development VISTA will develop and enhance their volunteer management and construction skills. They will also adhere to Habitat construction safety policies, modeling best practices and guidelines, instructing volunteers, and monitoring the site.

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

Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Neighborhood Revitalization , Elder Care , Veterans , Housing .

Skills : Team Work , Leadership , Computers/Technology , Trade/Construction .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
2023-2024 Program Development VISTA

Program Start/End Date
08/28/2023 - 08/27/2024

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	ILLINOIS

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

Contact	AmeriCorps Leader
308 W State St
Sycamore IL 60178
312-939-6074
americorps@housingactionil.org
housingactionil.org/americorps

Listing ID	118039


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