THIS IS A VISTA POSITION. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE AMERICORPS WEBSITE HERE.

TITLE: Housing Forward Development Coordinator VISTA

REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Development and Communications- David Gruber

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:

Housing Forward, formerly known as Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance (MDHA) is a backbone organization that leads the development of an effective homeless rehousing system. In partnership with 100 public, private, and nonprofit institutions, we make the experience of homelessness in Dallas and Collin Counties rare, brief, and non-recurring. Housing Forward’s team members upholds the Organizational values of Teamwork, Equity, Servant Leadership, and Flexibility.

Housing Forward believes that effective solutions to homelessness are created with communities historically impacted by the systems we are attempting to transform. We strongly encourage applications from people who are representative of the culturally and ethnically diverse communities we work with. This includes people who have lived experience of homelessness.

MEMBER DUTIES:

Activities will include recruiting in-kind items and volunteers for the Point-in-Time (PIT) count, improving data accuracy, and connecting homeless individuals with crucial services, moving them closer to exiting poverty. Additionally, they will connect volunteer inquiries with All Neighbors Coalition partners, amplifying the capacity of these organizations to provide vital support, thus increasing the likelihood of people emerging from poverty. Their role in planning and executing annual events like the State of Homelessness, General Assembly, CEO Breakfasts, and more will raise public awareness, generate support, and provide essential funding for Housing Forward, enabling them to expand services and help more individuals on their path out of poverty. As a result, impoverished beneficiaries will gain improved access to resources, support, and opportunities, ultimately fostering stability and a brighter future for those striving to break free from poverty.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Public Health.
• Team Work.
• Communications.
• Community Organization

Terms:

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

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Full Time

Program Benefits:

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

STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY

Employees of Housing Forward are expected to treat all persons with dignity and respect without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, disability, mental illness and/ or addictions (diagnosed or not), age, national origin, familial status, source of income, criminal background, sexual orientation, transgender, gender identity or gender expression.

For additional questions about the position, please contact David Gruber, david.gruber@housingforwardntx.org