- Service sites available at multiple locations across RI including Providence, Newport, and Woonsocket
- 30-35 hours/week
- Accessing Home AmeriCorps is a national service opportunity beginning August 19, 2019 and ending August 14, 2020. Learn more about national service here.
- Apply today!
Are you passionate about affordable housing access and community development? Do you have a knack for helping people solve problems?
If so, we’d love to talk to you about joining the Accessing Home AmeriCorps team – to serve as an advocate for low-income Rhode Island families experiencing housing instability. Learn about some of our alumni 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 various services at non-profits and municipal organizations across Rhode Island, including:
- Advocate for tenants at risk of eviction by negotiating payment plans and providing important resource referrals
- Educate tenants on issues of rights and responsibilities; facilitate public educational workshops
- Help individuals and families apply for subsidized housing
- Provide financial coaching, including budgeting and credit help, to households looking to build wealth
- Assist homeless individuals and families find suitable housing, build life skills, develop resumes, access job training, and obtain services
- Educate community landlords on the Housing Choice Voucher program
- Recruit volunteers, provide community outreach, make referrals, provide direct services, information and technical assistance
- Create mailings, contact the media, produce newsletters, create and maintain database records and websites, organize special events
National service is at the core of what we do, and we’re building a team of people passionate about alleviating poverty.
Skills You Have
- Strong communication skills; you can adapt your message to your audience
- Ability to research through various platforms, including online and over the phone
- An adept problem-solver and coach, you can work with others to overcome challenges
- You are an empathetic and non-judgmental listener
- Ability to work independently or on a team
- You are detail-oriented and organized
- Strong and adaptable computer skills; you’re familiar with Microsoft Office and Google Apps
Bonus Points
- You are bilingual
- You have a Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, or community development
- You have experience facilitating workshops, classes, or presentations
Service Benefits
- Living Allowance of $557.69/bi-weekly
- Education Award of $ 6,095.00
- Loan interest accrual payments
- 2 weeks Paid Vacation
- Health Coverage (excludes dependents)
- Training, Professional certification as a Resident Services Coordinator
- Childcare, if needed
Requirements
- You must submit to a 3-part criminal history check (however certain offences do not exclude you from serving)
- You must be a US citizen or lawful permanent resident
- You must be at least 18 years old
- You must have a high school diploma or GED
- You must have access to reliable transportation and be willing to travel to events around the state at least twice a month
- You must be able to attend orientation from August 19 – 23, 2019
- You must commit to completing 1700 hours of service and to serving August 19, 2019 – August 14, 2020
To Apply
Submit your application via our online form. In addition to your application, please submit your resume to lroach@nwbrv.org. Applications are due July 1, 2019. For more information or to request a special accommodation please contact Laura Roach at lroach@nwbrv.org.
Available Positions
Below are specific position descriptions for available AmeriCorps postings.
Community Outreach Specialist, NWBRV, Woonsocket
Community Resource Coordinator, SHCDC, Providence
Housing Liaison, House of Hope, Warwick
Housing Locator, Amos House, Providence
Housing Program Associate, PCFD, Pawtucket
Housing Resource Specialist, United Way, Providence
Leased Housing Locator, PHA, Providence
Resident Services Coordinator, NWBRV, Woonsocket
