Accessing Home is seeking individuals who are passionate about community development, affordable housing access, and social work to serve as full- and part-time AmeriCorps members at different sites in Rhode Island.
For more information about the initiative, click here.
What We Do
The majority of Rhode Island’s renters are cost-burdened and at risk of housing instability. Accessing Home AmeriCorps members serve to alleviate the economic challenges faced by low- and middle-income households by delivering the following services at non-profits across Rhode Island:
- one-on-one eviction prevention intervention
- financial coaching
- job search support
- classroom-based tenant education
- community outreach and awareness campaigns
- many more activities
Service Benefits
Full-time members receive:
- Living Allowance of $14,500
- Education Award of $5,920
- Health Coverage (excludes dependents)
- Training, Professional certification as a Resident Services Coordinator
- Childcare, if needed
Half-time members receive:
- Living Allowance of $7,250
- Education Award of $2,960
- Training, Professional certification as a Resident Services Coordinator
Requirements
Applicants are required to submit to a 3-part criminal history check (however certain offences do not exclude you from serving) and document status as citizen or lawful permanent resident. Members must be at least 18 years old and have or be in the process of obtaining a high school diploma or GED.
The full job description can be viewed here. To view the position posting on MyAmeriCorps.gov click here for full-time and here for part-time.
Ready to Apply?
Accessing Home accepts applications for full-time and part-time AmeriCorps positions on a rolling basis. Applications can be submitted at this link. In addition to your application, please submit your resume to lroach@neighborworksbrv.org. A PDF of the full application can be viewed here.
For more information or to request a special accommodation please contact the Program Manager, Laura Roach, at lroach@neighborworksbrv.org.