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Hours

Post Date
January 09, 2012

Expire Date
January 31, 2012

Community Resource Navigators My AmeriCorps

The Community Navigator will seek to address Michigan’s immediate need for connecting financially struggling families with community resources available. Members will outreach to communities to promote integrated access to needed family supports through Michigan's 2-1-1 database of community resources and the MiBridges web portal to benefit applications. Members will engage benefit access sites and facilitate training for MiBridges benefit access. Members will also serve directly with clients and in community settings to educate low-income individuals about community resources available and assist in the application of benefits through MiBridges.

Member Duties : The Community Navigator will seek to address Michigan’s immediate need for connecting financially struggling families with community resources available. Members will outreach to promote integrated access to needed family supports through the 2-1-1 database of community resources and the MiBridges web portal to benefit applications. They will engage benefit access sites and facilitate training for MiBridges benefit access. Members will also serve directly with clients and in community settings to educate low-income individuals about community resources available and assist in the application of benefits through MiBridges.

Program Benefits :  Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , Living Allowance .

Terms :  Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Education , Health , Homelessness , Housing .
Skills : Communications , Community Organization , Conflict Resolution , Education , Leadership , Public Speaking , Teaching/Tutoring , General Skills .
For more information: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=43080