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*MCVP – YWCA Missoula

The goal of this VISTA project is to increase comprehensive and holistic support for low-income or homeless families by assessing and improving the partnerships, policies, and training at the YWCA to increase the effectiveness of housing and wraparound services. With the growing population of Missoula City and County, increasing rates of poverty and increasing crime rates, the need for YWCA housing and domestic violence services is greater than ever before. As the primary provider of shelter and supportive services to homeless families and women seeking shelter from domestic violence, the YWCA has seen the domestic violence shelter serve nearly 20% more individuals than the previous year, and a 26% percent increase from two years ago. Across the board, the YWCA’s family housing center, peer to peer crisis counseling, and all related housing and wraparound services have increased year over year in the last two years. The YWCA’s primary goal is that people leave their programs better able to tackle challenges and take advantage of opportunities through utilizing resources available to them, which they achieve through promoting empowerment and resilience with trauma informed programming. This VISTA project will move low-income women and their children out of poverty by deepening collaborations and partnerships across the community to provide them with more holistic and comprehensive support.

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Member Duties : The VISTA will assess the current partnerships and community collaborations across the YWCA’s five-county service area as they relate to providing comprehensive and holistic wraparound support for low-income families and women fleeing domestic violence. The VISTA will evaluate lines of communication with target populations. The VISTA will assess the current training opportunities available for YWCA staff and determine areas of opportunity for training to better support justice and equity goals in serving target populations. The VISTA will assess current policies and procedures affecting the residents of the Meadowlark, especially Native American residents, and identify how policies impact the effectiveness of services.

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


*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 : Health , Housing .

Skills : Team Work , Social Services , Writing/Editing , Computers/Technology , General Skills , Communications , Leadership , Non-Profit Management .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
*MCVP – YWCA Missoula

Program Start/End Date
07/15/2024 - 07/14/2025

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	MONTANA

Accepting Applications
From 05/14/2024 To 06/14/2024

Contact	Lee Lounder
PO Box 202956
Helena MT 59620
4064170934
emily.lounder@mt.gov
dphhs.mt.gov/vista

Listing ID	122776


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