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24-25 Open Communities - Housing Counseling Corps - Intake
 
 
 
The Housing Counseling VISTA will serve with Open Communities in Evanston, IL from August 2024-2025. Open Communities is part of the Housing Counseling Corps initiative of Housing Action Corps, an AmeriCorps VISTA program managed by Housing Action Illinois since 2010. Housing Counseling Corps members receive custom training, support, networking, and post-service employment opportunities in the housing counseling field, in addition to the traditional benefits of AmeriCorps VISTA. Learn more: housingactionil.org/americorps. Open Communities’ mission is to eradicate housing discrimination and unjust practices that perpetuate segregation and inequity. We foster thriving, inclusive communities through fair housing enforcement, housing counseling, education, outreach, and advocacy. Our Housing Counseling and Fair Housing programs annually serve more than 600 low-to-moderate income clients in Chicago’s North Suburbs, the majority of whom are individuals of color. The Housing Counseling VISTA will design and implement an efficient, centralized intake program for our housing counseling and fair housing services that expands our capacity to serve 100 more community members by the end of their AmeriCorps term. We are seeking applicants who believe that housing is a human right and who will be dedicated to treating our clients with respect and dignity. Our ideal candidate has experience working with diverse groups of people and individuals in crisis. They should demonstrate excellent organizational skills and experience with data management and tracking. This position offers a $500 monthly stipend.
 
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Member Duties : Housing counseling and fair housing assistance are recognized tools to alleviate poverty and stabilize households, these positive outcomes can only be achieved if those in need have access to resources and services. The Housing Counseling VISTA will collaborate with staff to research, design, implement, and evaluate a new intake system for the housing counseling and fair housing programs at Open Communities. The VISTA will conduct interviews with relevant stakeholders, shadow staff, attend relevant meetings and trainings, and research best practices to prepare and launch a new intake process. The VISTA would also conduct the intake process while creating the plan, this means answering and responding to intake inquiries. During their intake process, they will develop a training manual and train program directors on the intake procedures. While the VISTA is not required, they are encouraged to study for the HUD housing counseling certification exam.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance ,  $500 Monthly Housing Stipend ,  Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  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 . 
 
Service Areas :
Homelessness ,  Housing ,  Elder Care ,  Ex-Offender Reentry . 
 
Skills :
Non-Profit Management ,  Social Services ,  Community Organization ,  Computers/Technology ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
24-25 Open Communities - Housing Counseling Corps - Intake
Program Start/End Date
08/26/2024  -   08/25/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations ILLINOIS   Chicago  
Languages
Spanish
Accepting Applications
From  05/01/2024  To  07/26/2024 
Contact AmeriCorps Leader
1740 Ridge Ave
Evanston   IL   60201
312-939-6074
americorps@housingactionil.org
housingactionil.org/americorps
Listing ID 122413

       

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