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Keep Austin Housed (KAH), a project of Front Steps, affects positive change in the lives of children, youth, and adults who are at-risk of experiencing, currently experiencing, or have formerly experienced homelessness. KAH places 35 full-time members in 10 nonprofits in Austin. Members serve an 11-month term (September through August), in which they work directly with individuals to overcome barriers to housing, employment, and personal stability. In addition to work at their sites, Members develop personally and professionally through team building events, trainings, and service opportunities. Members must be 20 and have some college experience. Work and/or volunteer experience with homeless populations and/or general service delivery is preferred. Prospective candidates are pre-screened with an AmeriCorps national application, as well as a project specific application.

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Member Duties : Keep Austin Housed members serve approximately 40 hours per week at their service site. General hours are M-F 9-5, with some weekend projects required. Members will assist with existing case management services by providing more intensive support and life skills training to address specific housing, employment and personal stability barriers, helping the client make significant, lasting changes in their situation. Activities will be determined by the needs and goals of each client. AmeriCorps members assess for client needs, develop action plans to meet goals, and provide guidance as clients work towards self-sufficiency. In addition, members educate the community-at-large on issues related to homelessness and leverage the support of community volunteers.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage .

Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :
Homelessness , Veterans , Elder Care , Community Outreach , Housing , Children/Youth , Hunger .

Skills :
Social Services , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Counseling , Hunger, Homelessness , Veterans , Leadership .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
KAH

Program Start/End Date
09/06/2016 - 07/28/2017

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 20 Maximum: None

Program Locations	TEXAS

Accepting Applications
From 02/01/2016 To 11/30/2016

Contact	Lori Warren
500 E 7th St
Austin TX 78701
512-694-4546
keepaustinhoused@frontsteps.org
frontsteps.org/what-we-do/keep

Listing ID	64771


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