Americorps Housing VISTA
Company: Community Options, Inc.
Location: Austin
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
*Community Options, Inc. *is a national non-profit agency
providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.We
are Now Hiring a *Housing VISTA* in *Austin/Pflugerville, TX* as
part of a project through AmeriCorps VISTA. The Advocacy and
Community Engagement VISTA is responsible for developing a
curriculum for self-advocacy for individuals with disabilities as
well as recruiting new Community Options Business Advisory Council
members.Annual Allowance: $17,552.08*Responsibilities:** Develop a
survey for existing COBAC members. Meet with each COBAC member to
discuss areas of improvement for volunteer-led initiatives. Based
on volunteer feedback, develop an action plan to enhance COBAC
experience* Attend trainings and orientations; shadow a Residential
Director/Program Managers; conduct site visits. Begin
implementation of COBAC action plan* Recruit new COBAC members by
establishing a stronger presence in the community. VISTA should
attend business networking events, join member coalitions, Chambers
of Commerce, etc.* Participate in Cupid's Chase 5K planning,
coordinating, and volunteer-recruitment. Develop peer to peer
fundraising tools to share with COBAC members. Solicit new
partners, vendors, and sponsors for Cupid's Chase.* Leverage
volunteers to identify fundraising, grant, corporate partnership,
or publicity opportunities geared toward growth of housing
opportunities as appropriate* Develop a self-advocacy-informed
curriculum that educates people with disabilities on disability
rights history, current challenges to achieving
safe/affordable/supportive housing, how to speak up for their needs
and interests, and how to educate others to do the same* Conduct
outreach and recruit guest speakers, educators, and experts on
affordable housing, disability rights, public speaking and
community outreach*Requirements:** Must be 18 years of age or
older* Bachelor's degree is highly preferred (2022 College Grads
are strongly encouraged to apply!)* Must be legally authorized to
work in the US* Successful members should have strong written and
verbal communication skills, some experience with or knowledge of
community outreach, marketing, workforce development, affordable
housing, special education or disability services, and good time
management/ organizational skills.*What We Offer:** Living
Allowance/Stipend* Non-Competitive Eligibility (NCE)- AmeriCorps
VISTA is the only AmeriCorps program that allows members to earn
federal non-competitive eligibility, giving members an edge in the
federal hiring process. (Service years also count toward federal
civil service pension* -End of Service Award-Members can choose
between a Segal Education Award (valued at approximately $6,495) to
pay for a range of education expenses or a $1,800 cash stipend.*
Loan forbearance/ deferment* Free basic healthcare coverage, or up
to $8550 to cover out of pocket medical expenses for members who
chose to purchase outside benefits/ or who have health insurance
through a parent or spouse* Various Employee Discount Programs*If
you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our
friendly staff at the Austin/Pflugerville, TX office! Phone Number:
512-276-2088*Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V#IND-AUJob Types: Full-time, ContractPay: From $17,552.08
per yearSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Monday to Friday* Weekend
availabilityWork Location: In person
Keywords: Community Options, Inc., Austin , Americorps Housing VISTA, Other , Austin, Texas
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