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Compass Housing Alliance-Housing
 
 
 
The member will be serving in one of 4 location options. All locations provide housing to very low income and previously homeless families. Veterans are also a large population we provide supportive housing to. The overall impact of our member is to mentor, support, and connect residents with services in collaboration with the on-site Case Managers. This will enhance quality of life and/or better equip residents to reach a higher level of self sufficiency. The member will coordinate and/or facilitate programming that includes nutrition education using the Cooking Matters model, providing wellness and family activities for health and healthy behaviors Another key component is education support for youth. The member will support the after school program with mentors and volunteers to implement study and homework time for all school age youth to increase commitment to education. The member may also coordinate financial literacy programs for youth and adults. Much of this service is tied to building rapport in order to foster change in lifestyles that support wellness.
 
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Member Duties : Member will be using the Cooking Matters program to develop and implement a healthy living program. Cooking Matters is one of many tools to use to build rapport and trust to encourage program engagement of residents. Other responsibilities will be the after school program for a couple of hours a day to encourage school engagement and commitment. Education is the way out of poverty and members are a key leader in this effort. Members may also participate in the local school of our residents a few hours a week to help bridge school and home relationships. All life skill activities are planned with the team. Communication and team work are essential to successful delivery of programming. Members will also receive a number of trainings including Trauma Informed Care, CPI de escalation skills, 40 Developmental Assets and more. This is a well rounded all inclusive and responsive service position.
 
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training ,  Stipend . 
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Housing ,  Children/Youth ,  Community Outreach ,  Homelessness ,  Education ,  Hunger ,  Veterans ,  Health . 
 
Skills :
Education ,  Counseling ,  Communications ,  First Aid ,  Veterans ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Community Organization ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Team Work ,  Public Speaking ,  Youth Development ,  Social Services . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Compass Housing Alliance-Housing
Program Start/End Date
11/18/2019  -   08/15/2020
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Associates degree (AA)
Age Requirement
Minimum:  17    Maximum:  99
Program Locations WASHINGTON   Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  07/21/2019  To  02/03/2020 
Contact Teena Ellison
77 S Washington St
Seattle   WA   98104
2064741411
tellison@compasshousingalliance.org
Listing ID 90804

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