Coach refugees towards self-sufficiency in caring for their first homes in the US, preparing homes for refugee arrivals, and educating refugees about housing subsidies, maintenance, and protections.
Service Activities
• Secure housing for refugee clients in cooperation with case managers
• Set up refugee housing in compliance with Federal Cooperative Agreement
• Support and educate refugees through the lease signing process
• Manage donation inventory to ensure stock of core R&P items and warehouse organization related to refugee housing
• Complete all necessary client file documentation of services
• Educate and empower refugees on continuous housing maintenance
• Coordinate volunteers in activities relating to housing/inventory
• Create or participate in an AmeriCorps member service project
Community Need Addressed
Housing, economic opportunity, community development and integration.
Position Outcomes
Improve economic opportunity, and secure housing.
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Stipend
Health coverage is available for half-time members serving in a full-time capacity (more than 35 hours per week).
Education Benefits
GED/High School Diploma
Skills you will gain
Project management, event planning, public speaking (potentially), data management, grant writing (potentially).
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment