JOB
Position and Application Links: ? View job posting here: My Americorps - Home PageApply through the Americorps Portal or Housing Action's Quick.For more information, please email Danielle White, dwhite@lakecountyil.gov.The application deadline is July 26, 2024.Lake County’s Community Development Division (LCCD) supports vulnerable populations in Lake County through support of organizations creating affordable housing, assisting the homeless, and creating welcoming communities. LCCD serves as the administrative lead for the Lake County Coalition for the Homeless (LCCH) – a consortium of individuals and community organizations that strives to ensure that the homeless have access to needed services. To that end, LCCH identifies community needs and underserved populations, manages coordination, and explores possible ways to fill gaps in services. Being able to share information on an ongoing basis increases the opportunities to collaborate while reducing duplication of services. The group continues to drive toward the goal of ending homelessness—having a system of care where people experiencing a housing crisis are quickly housing and given the support they need to succeed.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Amplifying the voice of people experiencing homelessnessMarketing and communications to mobilize the coalition and educate the public.Training LCCH leadership and staff on concepts and skills to be most effective at ending homelessness.