Share Email Opening Title Housing Readiness Coordinator  About the Organization Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is a faith inspired non-profit organization, mission-driven, family-friendly, and passionate about services to our communities. We offer a wide variety of exciting career opportunities in the areas of Direct Care, Clinical, Fundraising, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Nursing. When you join us, you can expect a true focus on work-life balance, rewarding career, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefit programs. Some of our benefits include: generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; Employee Assistance Program, excellent health & pension plans; Public Student Loan Forgiveness program; and wide array of training and staff development opportunities to earn on-site CEUs. Catholic Charities is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for staff as well as for people seeking assistance. To learn more about the agency, please visit our website at: www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org. For frequently asked questions, please click here: https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/careers/frequently-asked-questions/   Req Number DIR-24-00116   Location New Jersey   Full-Time/Part-Time -unspecified-   Number of Openings 1   Category Direct Care - Professionals / Paraprofessionals   Description AmeriCorps Member Role Description: Housing Readiness Coordinator Organization: New Jersey Coalition to End Homelessness Location: Various shelters across New Jersey Position Overview: Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness? Join us as a Housing Readiness Coordinator with AmeriCorps and embark on a rewarding journey to empower clients across New Jersey shelters. This role is about transforming lives through a dynamic four-step process. You will work directly with 50-75 individuals facing homelessness, helping them navigate the complexities of securing housing by addressing key barriers such as identification, income, tenancy skills, and financial readiness. Key Responsibilities: 1. Client Assessment and Planning: Conduct initial assessments to understand each client's specific situation Develop personalized plans in collaboration with clients, focusing on obtaining proper identification, establishing a reliable source of income, participating in tenancy maintenance training, and securing funds for rent and security deposits. 2. Create and Offer Programming Work with clients individually as well as in group sessions on the four main markers of Housing Readiness Identification Acquisition: Assist clients in obtaining necessary identification documents such as state IDs, birth certificates, and social security cards. Navigate bureaucratic processes and provide advocacy to ensure clients can access essential identification. Accessing a Reliable Source of Income: Collaborate with clients to identify and pursue viable income opportunities, including employment, benefits applications, and financial assistance programs. Tenancy Skills Training: Coordinate and facilitate training sessions that educate clients on maintaining tenancy, understanding lease agreements, budgeting for housing expenses, and resolving conflicts with landlords. Financial Readiness: Assist clients in developing financial plans to save for rent and security deposits. Connect clients with financial literacy workshops, savings programs, and emergency assistance resources. 3. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of client interactions, progress, and outcomes using designated databases or tracking systems. Track performance measures to show the success of the program Compile regular reports on program activities, successes, and challenges for AmeriCorps supervisors and organizational stakeholders. 4. Community Involvement Meet monthly with AmeriCorps members throughout the state doing similar work! Participate in quarterly community service events Engage in and collaborate with local community partners to provide beneficial resources to the shelter clients     Position Requirements Qualifications: We are looking for someone who is a high school graduate, is at least 18 years old, and has a desire to change lives and serve communities with enthusiasm and compassion. Check out some of our qualifications below: Strong communication skills to build trust and connections with diverse clients and partners Ability to navigate complex systems with creativity and resourcefulness to advocate on behalf of clients Detail-oriented and organized to ensure every client receives top support Commitment to AmeriCorps values and making a lasting impact in your community Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse populations. Commitment to AmeriCorps' mission and values, including service to communities in need. Benefits: Living allowance of $21,500 and health coverage through AmeriCorps service terms Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon completion of service Professional development opportunities and networking within the nonprofit and social services sectors Application Process: Ready to make a difference? Submit your resume and cover letter to Lauren Borowick (lborowick@njceh.org).   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Weekly Work Hours   Proposed Salary $21,500 living allowance   Schedule None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. 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