Description
The Mobile Outreach AmeriCorps member will engage individuals experiencing homelessness and assist them in accessing health, housing and social services. Members will serve on Metropolitan Ministries' Brigaide Mobile Outreach team. They will complete assessments, provide comprehensive information and referrals, distribute basic needs supplies, and participate in training and community outreach events. Systems Navigators touch the lives of some of the city's most vulnerable populations, with the goal of ending homelessness and improving lives.
The Mobile Outreach AmeriCorps member will engage individuals experiencing homelessness and assist them in accessing health, housing and social services. Members will serve on Metropolitan Ministries' Brigaide Mobile Outreach team. They will complete assessments, provide comprehensive information and referrals, distribute basic needs supplies, and participate in training and community outreach events. Systems Navigators touch the lives of some of the city's most vulnerable populations, with the goal of ending homelessness and improving lives.
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Living Allowance
$1200
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$1200 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
Benefits:
• $600 (gross before taxes) bi-weekly payroll for term of service
• Education award of $6,195 is provided upon successful completion of service
• Forbearance on qualified student loans and interest accrual payments while serving (taxable)
• Childcare assistance (if qualified)
• Health insurance – option to enroll with premium paid in full for member only
• Professional development and training opportunities
• AmeriCorps service gear (must be worn every day)
Education Requirements
College Graduate
Desired Certifications or Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in counseling or social work or related area with experience working with children/families
• Requires understanding of poverty, a high degree of maturity, strong inter-personal skills and the ability to work and communicate with low socio-economic and diverse participants in a professional and diplomatic manner.
• A non-judgmental, empathetic, caring individual with the ability to listen well and to demonstrate confidentiality and respect for clients of all ethnic, religious and socio-economic groups.
• Bi-lingual preferred, but not required.
• Be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or a Lawful Permanent Resident as required by AmeriCorps
• Be able to successfully pass a criminal background check as required by AmeriCorps
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Uniforms provided and required
Subject to criminal background check