PennServe Community Resource Navigators

Americorps • Allentown, PA

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About The Position

The PennServe Community Resource Navigators position involves assisting individuals and families in accessing essential resources such as food, housing, mental health support, and income assistance. Navigators will guide clients through the process of completing service applications and provide support during phone calls to service providers. The role includes collaboration with local food banks, financial literacy organizations, housing agencies, schools, CareerLink, and behavioral health services. Additionally, the position entails offering workshops aimed at improving economic opportunities for participants. Data collection on enrollment dates, services requested, meeting dates, services accessed, and workshops hosted is also a key responsibility. This role is school-based, focusing on students who are disengaged from school, facing hardships, and in need of basic necessities.

Requirements

• Ability to work 20-30 hours per week.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience in social services or community outreach.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various organizations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in teaching or tutoring.
• Familiarity with public health and community organization.
• Skills in computers and technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals and families with accessing food, housing, mental health, and income resources.
• Guide clients through completing service applications and provide support during phone calls.
• Meet with local food banks, financial literacy organizations, housing agencies, schools, CareerLink, and behavioral health services.
• Offer workshops on topics to improve economic opportunity.
• Collect data on enrollment dates, services requested, meeting dates, services accessed, and workshops hosted.
• Serve students disengaged from school and experiencing known hardships.

Benefits

• Childcare assistance if eligible.
• Education award upon successful completion of service.
• Training provided.
• Health coverage.
• Living allowance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations