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24-25 Senior Services - Green Homes Corps - Home Repair

The Home Repair VISTA will serve with the Senior Services Plus, Inc. in Alton, IL from August 2024-2025. Senior Services Plus (SSP) is part of the Green Homes Corps initiative of Housing Action Corps, an AmeriCorps VISTA program managed by Housing Action Illinois since 2010. Green Homes Corps members receive custom training, support, networking, and post-service employment opportunities in energy efficiency and clean energy, in addition to the traditional benefits of AmeriCorps VISTA. Learn more: housingactionil.org/americorps. SSP is a nonprofit agency established to enrich the lives of older adults through programs and services that encourage independent living and wellness. Our Home Repair programs assist seniors by installing safety items to help them continue living independently. We currently serve 8 counties, primarily focusing on Madison and St. Clair counties. The Home Repair VISTA would play an essential role in expanding and enhancing our Home Repair and Energy Efficiency programs. They will collaborate with SSP staff to pilot our energy efficiency services and promote our home repair program to new populations in our community. Our ideal candidate should have some experience and interest in home repair. They will be excited to share their knowledge with others and open to expanding their skills. They should understand the mission of SSP and be motivated by the positive impact that this role will have on seniors in our community.

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Member Duties : Many seniors in our area live in substandard housing. SSP’s Home Repair program has helped hundreds of seniors live more safely in their homes, while saving them money on maintenance so they can afford food, medicine, and other vital needs. We are seeking a dedicated Home Repair VISTA to expand our energy efficiency services and ensure more seniors in Alton are aware of our services. The VISTA will identify and implement systems for improving SSP’s home repair services, as well as conduct outreach to promote our home repair program to target populations. They will pilot our energy efficiency services by conducting energy audits and processing housing and energy assistance applications.

Program Benefits : Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance .


*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 , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas : Public Safety , Neighborhood Revitalization , Housing , Homelessness , Elder Care , Veterans .

Skills : Public Health , Trade/Construction , Social Services , Communications , Conflict Resolution , Team Work .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
24-25 Senior Services - Green Homes Corps - Home Repair

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

Accepting Applications
From 05/01/2024 To 07/26/2024

Contact	AmeriCorps Leader
2603 N Rodgers Ave
Alton IL 62002
312-939-6074
americorps@housingactionil.org
housingactionil.org/americorps

Listing ID	122415


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