AmeriCorps Housing Navigator - YMCA

Make a positive change in the lives of others and yourself! The AmeriCorps Partnership is recruiting members to support homeless services programming in Santa Barbara at our partner site, YMCA. Roles are either Full Time or Part time national service contract positions that last one year, renewable up to four times.

Job Type: 1 Year Contract from September 2026 through August 2027

Roles and responsibilities of members include:

• Perform street-based outreach, walking/traveling specified routes to locate and engage with at-risk youth to offer supportive services and immediate resources
• Support a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment at the drop-in center, assist youth with basic needs, support services, and appropriate referrals
• Ensure client records and documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and confidential
• Support the daily collection and tracking of statistical data to be used for completing programmatic required reports
• Assist with housing navigation, search, and landlord recruitment efforts
• Support youth to enhance their education, vocation, relationships and communication, independent living skills, physical health, mental health, and more.

Benefits of Service:

• $1558 part time Monthly Stipend
• Education Award
• Flexible Schedule
• Professional Development
• Networking Opportunities in Social Services, Nonprofits, and Government
• Loan Forbearance
• Leadership Training
• Mileage Reimbursement

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national or a lawful permanent resident alien of the U.S
• Must undergo a National Sex Offender Registry check and a criminal history check
• Must be at least 17 years or older
• Must have a high school diploma or GED or agree to obtain one while serving.
• Must have a full year of availability from September 2026 through August 2027
• Must live in Santa Barbara County

We are holding interviews now!

Service Location: Santa Barbara

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $1,558.00 per month

Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

License/Certification:

• Government Issued Photo ID (Required)

Work Location: In person