Resource Generation and Management Specialist
Job description
Resource Generation and Management Specialist
Job Overview:
The Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness AmeriCorps Program will support service providers by increasing their capacity to offer assistance and services to homeless and at-risk individuals and families. As an overall program, AmeriCorps members in the program provide direct, comprehensive services to those experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in order to bring those individuals under the scope of services, assist with increasing self-sufficiency in the areas of income, life skills, and employment, and assist with obtaining/maintaining employment. Members will fulfill their specific positions, based on the needs of their host site organization, to contribute toward this increased capacity to serve their communities more efficiently and effectively.
Essential Duties and Responsibiities:
● Network with employers to create access to employment opportunities
● Support clients with job searches
● Assist with employment readiness, i.e. self-assessments, resume writing, and help with filling out employment applications
● Provide linkages to GED, education, and other skilled trade programs
● Assist with scheduling, set up/coordination, and child care with group activities
● Assist with One on One welcoming sessions with clients
● Assist with clients files and data
● Generate information materials for clients, such as newsletters/pamphlets/etc.
● Provide follow-up services to clients as needed and connect client to additional necessary resources
Minimum Qualifications:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or a lawful, permanent resident of the U.S. and provide a copy of a birth certificate, passport or permanent resident card to prove citizenship
- Must be able to complete a full term of service (one year)
- Pass the following criminal history checks in accordance with MCAH’s National Service Criminal History Check policy: State of Michigan, State of Residence (if applicable), FBI fingerprinting, and National Sex Offender Public Registry
- Can arrange reliable transportation to and from service site, multiple mandatory training sessions in Lansing, and travel on behalf of site
- Possess proficiency with word processing software and email
- Be able to interact respectfully with individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds
- High School Diploma/GED
Preferred Skills:
- Active-Listening
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Self-Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $21,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Payment frequency:
- Paid biweekly
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Detroit, MI 48221 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person