The Poverty and Homelessness Board is currently recruiting for the Lived Experience Advisory Group for Unhoused Engagement (LEAGUE), and the Youth Homeless Solutions Workgroup.
Please read below:
VACANCY NOTICE
Vacancy Posting: Lived Experience Advisory Group for Unhoused Engagement (LEAGUE)
Date: January 31, 2022
The Lived Experience Advisory Group for Unhoused Engagement (LEAGUE) is an advisory group to the Poverty and Homelessness Board (www.LaneCounty.org/PHB). LEAGUE aids in the work of the Poverty and Homelessness Board’s Strategic Plan and accompanying projects.
As this is meant to be a group consisting of those with lived experience, please pass this along to consumer councils, tenant leadership councils, consumer advisory committees, or encourage those with lived experience to apply.
Vacancies: LEAGUE is currently seeking up to 4 new members, with at least 2 of them representing rural Lane County (residing in or significant life experience living in rural Oregon/Lane County, outside of the Eugene/Springfield metro area). Individuals who are currently experiencing or have recently experienced homelessness are strongly encouraged to apply.
LEAGUE’s Objective: Create and maintain an advisory group made up of individuals who are experiencing, or have formerly experienced homelessness, the purpose of which is to:
1. Advise the Poverty and Homelessness Board on projects related to its mission and strategic plan from the perspective of current and formerly homeless individuals.
2. Provide expertise of those with lived experience and gain feedback from those who are currently engaging, or have previously engaged, with the homeless service system in Lane County.
3. Advocate for the needs of individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Lane County and ensure a strong voice of those with lived experience is represented in all aspects of the Poverty and Homelessness Board.
This group consists of no less than 100% homeless or formerly homeless persons. Efforts will be made to capture a diversity of membership and experiences including, but not limited to: past or current engagement with various types of housing and services; race, ethnicity, and cultural background; youth; domestic violence; geographic diversity, and people with disabilities. The workgroup meets regularly and as needed and works on special agenda items. Their work plan includes both short- and long-term action items.
This group meets monthly on the first Friday of the month in the afternoon (2-3:30pm), with occasional additional meetings throughout the year. Please note, meetings are currently being held virtually via Zoom until further notice.
Individuals submitting an application may be asked to participate in a brief interview with current members of the Advisory Group.
How to Apply:
· Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. Applications can be accessed
a. on the Lane County Poverty and Homelessness Board website, under “Vacancies”: www.LaneCounty.org/PHB
b. directly through SurveyMonkey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LEAGUEAPP2022
To request an application by mail or other format, please call 541-682-4203.
If you are having trouble accessing or completing the application, you may contact Amanda Borta at [email protected]
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Vacancy Posting: Youth Homeless Solutions Workgroup
Date: February 8, 2022
The Youth Homeless Solutions Workgroup is an advisory group to the Poverty and Homelessness Board (www.LaneCounty.org/PHB). YHSWG aids in the work of the Poverty and Homelessness Board’s Strategic Plan and accompanying projects.
Vacancies: YHS Workgroup is currently seeking up to 7 new members.
YHS Workgroup’s Objective: Develop strategies that will promote the PHB strategic plan goals and priorities as they relate to Youth, effectively working to reduce poverty and homelessness amongst young people in Lane County. Responsibilities include:
- Establish a youth-specific work plan and take steps to implement that plan
- Identify service gaps related to youth housing and related services
- Identify opportunities for advocacy through outreach, engagement, and/or community forums
- Complete annual report to the PHB on state of homelessness and recommendations on strategic plan
YHS Workgroup shall consist of at least one PHB member, preferably the Youth Representative, as well as a minimum of 5 and maximum of 11 additional representatives. Representatives may include youth housing or service providers; youth under 25 who are currently or who have formerly experienced homelessness or housing instability; foster care; School Districts or McKinney Vento Liaisons; businesses; faith based providers; victim services; community members. It is expected that all members will have relevant experience related to young people who experience poverty and/or youth homelessness. Other non-members with expertise may attend meetings in an advisory capacity, when appropriate.
All reasonable efforts will be made to ensure meetings are open and accessible for all persons, including those with disabilities. Reasonable efforts should be made to allow for flexibility with meeting format, location, etc.
YHS Workgroup will actively seek input from youth experiencing homelessness/poverty. Recommendations from the workgroup will be reviewed by youth advisory groups in the community, as appropriate.
This group meets biweekly on Monday afternoon (3:30-5:00), with occasional additional meetings throughout the year. Please note, meetings are currently being held virtually via Zoom until further notice.
How to Apply:
· Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. Applications can be accessed on the Lane County Poverty and Homelessness Board website, under “Vacancies”: www.LaneCounty.org/PHB
To request an application by mail or other format, please call 541-682-4203.
If you are having trouble accessing or completing the application, you may contact Kirstin London at [email protected] or call 541.682.4730