Description
The VISTA member will research and compile information about successful and unsuccessful homeless shelters in Alaska as well as in other states. Data/information such as demographics, initial startup costs, operating expenses, written policies/procedures, day-to-day operation requirements and difficulties, number of employees required to operate a safe shelter, necessary employee skills and abilities, difficulties with or pertaining to employees, facilities available in Ketchikan to house a suitable homeless shelter, costs of purchasing land and constructing a suitable homeless facility, legal requirements (city, borough, state & federal) will be used to develop a plan to develop a sheltering plan as stated under Member Duties, as well as to develop alternative plans. Member will also cultivate collaboration and develop partnerships within the Ketchikan community in order to pool funds and other resources, and gather support so that the plan will be implemented and continue indefinitely into the future. This is a wonderful opportunity for an energetic, outgoing, organized individual to expand his/her base of knowledge and skills while creating a long-lasting program that will help countless individuals. More about First City Homeless Services (FCHS). It provides shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness. FCHS operates two programs: the Day Shelter and the Overnight Warming Center. The Day Shelter has been operating for over nine years, and the Overnight Warming Center began operating on October 1, 2017.
The VISTA member will research and compile information about successful and unsuccessful homeless shelters in Alaska as well as in other states. Data/information such as demographics, initial startup costs, operating expenses, written policies/procedures, day-to-day operation requirements and difficulties, number of employees required to operate a safe shelter, necessary employee skills and abilities, difficulties with or pertaining to employees, facilities available in Ketchikan to house a suitable homeless shelter, costs of purchasing land and constructing a suitable homeless facility, legal requirements (city, borough, state & federal) will be used to develop a plan to develop a sheltering plan as stated under Member Duties, as well as to develop alternative plans. Member will also cultivate collaboration and develop partnerships within the Ketchikan community in order to pool funds and other resources, and gather support so that the plan will be implemented and continue indefinitely into the future. This is a wonderful opportunity for an energetic, outgoing, organized individual to expand his/her base of knowledge and skills while creating a long-lasting program that will help countless individuals. More about First City Homeless Services (FCHS). It provides shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness. FCHS operates two programs: the Day Shelter and the Overnight Warming Center. The Day Shelter has been operating for over nine years, and the Overnight Warming Center began operating on October 1, 2017.
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Living Allowance
$1333
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$1333 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Stipend, Training
Education Benefits
College Degree
Education Requirements
College Graduate
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Subject to criminal background check
Age Requirement
18 - 99