*Type: *Full-Time 

*Duration of Term: *1-year (September 30th, 2024 - September 29th, 2025)

*Host Site: *Community Action House

*Reports to (daily): *AmeriCorps Host Site Supervisor - Housing Access Program Manager

Reports to (overall): MCAH Assistant Program Director - Eric Krogsrud ekrogsrud@mihomeless.org {target="_blank" rel="noopener"}

AmeriCorps members play a vital role by adding more capacity to our programs so we can accomplish all the goals we've set as an organization. Our AmeriCorps member will work alongside our Outreach Team providing housing information and support to neighbors experiencing homelessness.This AmeriCorps program is managed by the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness (MCAH). MCAH is an inclusive statewide voice to improve systems and support communities to prevent and end homelessness in a way that leaves no one behind.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

- - Conduct intakes for the Michigan State Homeless Management Information System (MSHMIS) screen process  - Maintain regular contact with other local service providers to make appropriate referrals for clients  - Provide housing information and access to services to those on the streets and not engaged in care  - Link/coordinate with resource specialists for housing resources  - Gather and disperse food and clothing donations to clients  - Link and provide information to mainstream services and benefits (Medicaid, SSI/SSDI, Section 8, TANF, etc.)  - Generate information materials for clients, such as newsletters/pamphlets/etc.  - Provide follow-up services to Outreach clients

Desired Skills:

- - Ability to handle a variety of constituencies, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a complex environment with multiple priorities. - Willingness and interest in continuous learning and adaptation based on your professional interests and organizational needs. - A high standard of performance and integrity, and ability to lead by example to foster a positive workplace culture. - Self-reflective, humble, and able to compassionately engage and process with coworkers and diverse populations with a history of trauma. - Demonstrate a genuine passion for our mission and a commitment to upholding our team's values: Radically Welcoming, Guest-Centered, Lead with Kindness, Curiosity-Driven, Always Improving, Collaborative by Design, Contagious Commitment, & One Team. - Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people. - Strong interpersonal skills, particularly building rapport and relationships with clientele.  - Ability to network effectively. - Ability to empower others.  - Proficient in Google Office, Microsoft Office.  - Proficiency in clear and effective written and verbal communication, and ability to develop trusting professional relationships. - Utilization of personal and professional boundaries. - Integrity, positive attitude, and commitment to learning, reflection, and growth.

Compensation:

- - A stipend totaling $21,000 for Full-Time, paid bi-weekly over the course of the service year  - Upon successful completion of the term, an education award, $7,395 for Full-Time, which can be used towards qualified student loans - Health insurance, provided for by the AmeriCorps program, for full time members only