NJCEH AmeriCorps Housing Readiness Coordinator

$21,500 - $21,500/Yr

New Jersey Coalition to End Homelessness

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

About the position

The Housing Readiness Coordinator position with AmeriCorps at the New Jersey Coalition to End Homelessness focuses on empowering individuals experiencing homelessness by helping them navigate the complexities of securing housing. This role involves conducting assessments, creating personalized plans, and providing essential training and resources to clients, ultimately aiming to transform their lives through a structured four-step process.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments to understand each client's specific situation.
• Develop personalized plans in collaboration with clients, focusing on obtaining proper identification, establishing a reliable source of income, participating in tenancy maintenance training, and securing funds for rent and security deposits.
• Assist clients in obtaining necessary identification documents such as state IDs, birth certificates, and social security cards.
• Collaborate with clients to identify and pursue viable income opportunities, including employment, benefits applications, and financial assistance programs.
• Coordinate and facilitate training sessions that educate clients on maintaining tenancy, understanding lease agreements, budgeting for housing expenses, and resolving conflicts with landlords.
• Assist clients in developing financial plans to save for rent and security deposits.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions, progress, and outcomes using designated databases or tracking systems.
• Track performance measures to show the success of the program and compile regular reports on program activities, successes, and challenges for AmeriCorps supervisors and organizational stakeholders.
• Meet monthly with AmeriCorps members throughout the state doing similar work.
• Participate in quarterly community service events and collaborate with local community partners to provide beneficial resources to the shelter clients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to navigate complex systems with creativity and resourcefulness
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Commitment to AmeriCorps' mission and values

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial literacy

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development assistance