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Crossing Home Housing Associate (Emerge)
 
 
 
The Housing Associate position is part of the Emerge VISTA program and will be serving out of the Crossing Home offices in Minneapolis MN. Crossing HOME is a non-profit organization that has worked for over a decade to build positive and constructive relationships between felons and community agencies. The company has expanded to four states – with 50 supportive homes in MN that support over 400 men and women exiting the criminal justice system and in recovery. Crossing HOME emphasizes community support to solve problems that people face after incarceration through employment opportunities, sober housing, life coaching, and restorative justice practices.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : You will play a vital role in creating housing opportunities for people coming out of incarceration and in recovery. You will network with landlords and partner with community agencies that encourage fair renting practices and dismantle felony barriers. This involves creating marketing materials that promote renting to clients exiting the criminal justice system. Additionally, you will develop training curriculum for current residents living in group housing that promotes independence through awareness of positive housing practices as a renter. This is a great way to network within Minnesota’s reentry community and gain exposure to a multitude of different potential future career paths. You will be encouraged to participate in professional development through group trainings, conferences, and other positive experiences.
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  health benefit . 
 
 
*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 . 
 
Service Areas :
Housing ,  Education ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Entrepreneur/Business ,  Ex-Offender Reentry ,  Homelessness ,  Public Safety ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Public Speaking ,  Community Organization ,  Team Work ,  Communications ,  Writing/Editing ,  Education ,  Counseling ,  General Skills ,  Recruitment ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Social Services ,  Computers/Technology ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Law ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Leadership ,  Conflict Resolution . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Crossing Home Housing Associate (Emerge)
Program Start/End Date
07/30/2016  -   07/29/2017
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MINNESOTA  
Accepting Applications
From  04/05/2016  To  06/13/2016 
Contact John Henderson
1315 Portland Ave
Minneapolis   MN   55404
612-889-9610
info@crossinghome.org
www.crossinghome.org
Listing ID 54429

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