"Getting it Done" the Duties: Our AmeriCorps member's activities and interventions will provide services under the "AmeriCorps Economic Opportunity focus area"; which includes housing and employment opportunities to the homelessness community and formerly homeless residents. Members will serve under the direction of case management teams throughout the community's private non-profit organizations and government divisions.
Establish working relationships with clients, co-workers, and other professionals.
Work independently as well as collaboratively.
Provide constructive feedback to clients.
Maintain client confidentiality.
Display cultural competency, appreciation, compassion and understanding for the needs of clients.
Job Description , ONLY through AmeriCorps MVP: https://slco.org/homeless-services/current-americorps-positions/
Department of Workforce Services - AmeriCorps Homeless Support Outreach Worker
The Road Home - AmeriCorps Housing Specialist
Palmer Court of The Road Home - Supportive Housing Position
Housing Authority County of Salt Lake - Case Management & Program Support w/Formerly Chronically Homeless Adults in Supportive Housing
First Step House - Rapid Rehousing AmeriCorps Member
English Skills Learning Center - Assessment & Placement Specialist
Utah Community Action - Housing SNAP Liaison
Catholic Community Services of Utah - Emergency Services Specialist
The International Rescue Committee of Salt Lake (IRC SLC) - 2 Positions full time - Family Resettlement Specialist & Housing Stability Specialist
Odyssey House - Housing and Employment Needs Specialist
high rates of homelessness and unemployment within the homeless community
increase services for economic stability for individuals and families of homelessness
increase employment opportunities for individuals and families of homelessness or formerly homeless residing in housing communities
increase housing opportunities for individuals and families of homelessness or formerly homeless residing in housing communities
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Turn taking, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, 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, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, 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
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Effectively delegate tasks, Facilitate group planning, 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