24-25 Senior Services - Alton, IL, United States - Americorps

Description

24-25 Senior Services - Green Homes Corps - Home Repair

The Home Repair VISTA will serve with the Senior Services Plus, Inc.

in Alton, IL from August Senior Services Plus (SSP) is part of the Green Homes Corps initiative of Housing Action Corps, an AmeriCorps VISTA program managed by Housing Action Illinois since 2010.

Green Homes Corps members receive custom training, support, networking, and post-service employment opportunities in energy efficiency and clean energy, in addition to the traditional benefits of AmeriCorps VISTA.

Learn more:
SSP is a nonprofit agency established to enrich the lives of older adults through programs and services that encourage independent living and wellness. Our Home Repair programs assist seniors by installing safety items to help them continue living independently. We currently serve 8 counties, primarily focusing on Madison and St. Clair counties. The Home Repair VISTA would play an essential role in expanding and enhancing our Home Repair and Energy Efficiency programs. They will collaborate with SSP staff to pilot our energy efficiency services and promote our home repair program to new populations in our community. Our ideal candidate should have some experience and interest in home repair. They will be excited to share their knowledge with others and open to expanding their skills. They should understand the mission of SSP and be motivated by the positive impact that this role will have on seniors in our community. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties :
Many seniors in our area live in substandard housing.

SSP's Home Repair program has helped hundreds of seniors live more safely in their homes, while saving them money on maintenance so they can afford food, medicine, and other vital needs.

We are seeking a dedicated Home Repair VISTA to expand our energy efficiency services and ensure more seniors in Alton are aware of our services.

The VISTA will identify and implement systems for improving SSP's home repair services, as well as conduct outreach to promote our home repair program to target populations.

They will pilot our energy efficiency services by conducting energy audits and processing housing and energy assistance applications.

Program Benefits :

Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance .

Terms :

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

Service Areas :
Public Safety , Neighborhood Revitalization , Housing , Homelessness , Elder Care , Veterans .


Skills :
Public Health , Trade/Construction , Social Services , Communications , Conflict Resolution , Team Work .