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Isuroon VISTA Tenant Organizer
 
 
 
Isuroon is a nonprofit impact organization that was founded in 2010 to offer reproductive healthcare services and advocacy to Somali women. At the time, the organization was totally focused on Somali women’s reproductive healthcare needs. Over time, Isuroon has broadened its focus to include women, girls and their families’ health, social connectedness, economic self sufficiency, and civic engagement. Minnesota has a large immigrant and refugee population that need help with filling out forms, language translation (when needed), and navigating systemic barriers. This is especially apparent in the realm of housing. Isuroon primarily serves the seven county Twin Cities Metropolitan Area with main offices located in Burnsville and South Minneapolis. Many of the first-generation Somali immigrant women and refugees from Afghanistan served by this project have limited English proficiency; others are bilingual. The name Isuroon signifies a woman who prioritizes self-care. With the courage of Somali women and the resources we provide, families in Minnesota can: - Overcome challenges like language barriers, racism, and religious intolerance - Successfully navigate a complex and unfamiliar healthcare system - Advocate for their own physical, social, and financial well-being, refugee needs, sexual health rights The Isuroon Tennant Organizer VISTA will increase the organization’s capacity to serve tenants clients by innovating ways to educate the community on financial health and their rights as renters, building connections with other organizations and housing providers, and designing systems to make it easier for staff to find available affordable housing to fit culturally specific client needs.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : -Keeping a database of affordable housing operations in the Twin Cities area and attempting to make connections with their management. -Researching creative solutions to housing issues faces by renters in the community. -Bridging cultural barriers between Isuroon clients and housing providers to reduce miscommunications and animosity. -Organizing files and improving systems for storing housing information -Developing a strong understanding of affordable housing and other options for housing in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area -Creating materials to educate the community on renter’s rights and finance management. -Building on existing educational materials created by current and former Isuroon staff
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  $500/mo housing stipend paid to landlord ,  Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Housing . 
 
Skills :
Communications ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Writing/Editing ,  Team Work ,  Recruitment ,  Conflict Resolution ,  General Skills ,  Community Organization ,  Education ,  Public Speaking ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Law ,  Computers/Technology ,  Social Services ,  Leadership ,  Youth Development . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Isuroon VISTA Tenant Organizer
Program Start/End Date
08/26/2024  -   08/25/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MINNESOTA  
Languages
Somali is a plus!
English
Accepting Applications
From  06/03/2024  To  08/09/2024 
Contact Jess Zarik
8011 34th Ave S
Bloomington   MN   55425
6127285770
jessz@homelinemn.org
Listing ID 123029

       

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