SerVermont - Springfield Supported Program VISTA

Position: SerVermont - Springfield Supported Housing Program VISTA
Location: Springfield

Ser Vermont - Springfield Supported Housing Program VISTA

The mission of the Springfield Supported Housing Program (SSHP) is to place low-income families and individuals in permanent, affordable housing and provide six months to two years of in-home case management to stabilize housing, and to assist participants as they pursue other goals that improve their quality of life. SSHP works with individuals who are experiencing homelessness or low-income barriers. As an agency we can assist individuals who are behind in rent.

We are also able to help households look for housing, complete applications, and provide financial support for security deposit once housing has been secured. This level of support alleviates poverty by providing financial support as well as case management that continues to help individuals increase their income or reduce their debt. SSHP also has a shelter program for those without housing.

This program supports individuals who are homeless and without income to be able to get back on their feet with assistance. SSHP provides services to individuals and families located in the Northern Windham/ Southern Windsor counties who are at risk of homelessness or are experiencing literal homelessness. Our agency offers housing navigation, case management and landlord mediation. SSHP also helps to provide education and resources to those experiencing any of the factors leading to homelessness such as helping to connect to the local food pantry, referrals to health care, or recommendations to employment opportunities.

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Member Duties :
The Ameri Corps VISTA Volunteer at Springfield Supported Housing Program will have the opportunity to meet and network with many area partners as the primary contact through attending several governmental level meetings in the State of Vermont. The VISTA will utilize these partnerships to stay informed about the needs of our community and utilize that information to improve partnerships and help to eliminate barriers towards housing as well as providing supports.

As an Ameri Corps VISTA you will create outreach materials including newsletters, conduct interviews with community partners as well as past/ current and future donors. Our VISTA member will create relationships with local landlords informing us of upcoming unit vacancies. The VISTA in this position will learn a great deal about finding, affording, and obtaining housing during this time of difficulty.

The other major role of the VISTA will be to recruit and retain donors to our agency.

Program Benefits :
Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Training , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .

Terms :

Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Community and Economic Development , Health , Disaster Relief , Homelessness , Hunger , Housing , Children/Youth , Elder Care , Community Outreach .

Skills :

Social Services , Computers/Technology , Recruitment , Communications , Community Organization , Writing/Editing , Non-Profit Management , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Public Speaking , Team Work .