AmeriCorps - Healthcare Skills Training Department Program Assistant

Job Type
Advocacy
Organization
JVS (Jewish vocational Service)and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
Contact Name
Elizabeth Hogan
Contact Email
Ehogan@jvs-boston.org
Contact Phone
Address

99 Chauncy Street, Ste. 600
Boston, MA
United States

Job Description

The member will provide housing counseling services to individuals and as a result the individual served (and or the individual family) will be transitioned into safe healthy affordable housing. The services provided can include;finding housing or resources for housing, assisting individuals in accessing or maintaining housing, homelessness services, etc.Housing Counseling and Services:·Assist participants with housing issues and resources on a case by case basis. ·Compile a list of housing resources to share with participants·Connect with DTA and area resources, in order to complete required paperwork and supporting documentation for participants in order to obtain/retain housing and benefits in order to be successful in program completion.·Assist participants with finding suitable housing and navigating housing voucher systems.

Application Instruction

Submit resume and cover letter to the Healthcare Skills Training Program Senior Manager,Elizabeth Hogan, at Ehogan@jvs-boston.org. All applications will be reviewed by the Senior Manager and the Healthcare Skills Training Team.A phone screen will be the initial point of contact. Once a candidate is considered a good fit, then the applicant must attend one or more in person interview, complete a writing and computer skills assessment. Hiring decisions will be made once a candidate has completed all steps of the application process and the results are reviewed.