▶ NJCEH’s AmeriCorps Program

The NJCEH AmeriCorps Program supports homeless shelters and outreach providers across the state by placing AmeriCorps members with them to provide services that assist clients experiencing homelessness and meet client needs. These include group training, one-on-one sessions, and additional support for clients. Since securing housing for homeless clients in NJ is a long wait, members focus on helping clients to develop the critical skills and resourcefulness needed to be stable for when housing does become available.

Our AmeriCorps Client Support Coordinators' service is based on the needs of their organization. This may include guiding clients through the steps to obtain identification, enroll in benefits, secure employment, apply for housing, find mental health resources, learn to set a budget, develop tenancy skills, and more. Members bring a unique perspective to Service Sites and a collaborative approach in order to serve the community more effectively and empower clients. Learn more about the position by visiting our AmeriCorps Service Listing.