ALA Shared Housing Program Coordinator VISTA

ALA's Shared Housing program, established in 1978, has run continuously for 45 years and matched over 2500 individuals in home share arrangements. Shared Housing has been lauded by civic leaders as an effective alternative to traditional affordable housing. The program is intended to match 1) seniors who own their homes, live alone, and wish to remain in their homes instead of institutionalization (a nursing home) with 2) low-income housing seekers (renters) who need affordable rent. Exchanges may be straight rent or a mix of rent plus up to 10 hours a week in light services such as transportation, cooking, or cleaning. Rental arrangements average $700 a month and services arrangements average $200/month plus services. The average duration of each match is 2 years with the longest match at 10+ years. Our eldest participant, Shirley, who is 105 years old, was featured in Vice News' report about ALA's Shared Housing program. You may find the video here: https://youtu.be/KeIm2zBYRoM?si=ehr-OMBkKp9la\_Nm

Member Duties : 1) ) Develop Reporting and Evaluation Systems - Create reporting tools and evaluation processes that measure housing placements, retention, and participant demographics. 2) Build Sustainable Outreach Infrastructure - Develop systems and materials to expand outreach capacity with landlords, home providers, and referral partners. Build tools that sustain engagement and increase access to affordable housing options for low-income residents. 3) Strengthen Shared Housing Systems and Workflows - Design and document efficient workflows for intake, matching, and program coordination. Improve data accuracy, streamline communication, and reduce time to-placement to help more low-income Angelenos achieve stable housing.

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

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

Housing , Homelessness , Community Outreach , Elder Care .

Skills :

Non-Profit Management , Public Speaking , General Skills , Team Work , Community Organization .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

ALA Shared Housing Program Coordinator VISTA

Program Start/End Date

11/16/2026 - 11/15/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

CALIFORNIA Los Angeles/Orange County

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 09/01/2026 To 11/01/2026

Contact

Candice Scott

937 N. Fairfax Avenue

West Hollywood CA 90046

3106009198

[email protected]

alaseniorliving.org

Listing ID

121576