After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
We also wanted to make sure everyone knows that we have corrected the sound quality issues from the last training. There won’t be an opportunity to ask questions via audio, but there will be a text chat option available.
What do renters and landlords need to know? This training will cover:
fair housing laws
your rights as a renter
assistance and therapy animals (in housing and at emergency
shelters)
reasonable accommodations landlords are sometimes required
to make.
Who should attend?
Landlords, housing providers, shelter staff, General Assistance staff, case managers, and anyone who is concerned about fair treatment and housing rights.
Any questions? Contact Resource Committee Co-Chairs, Mike Mooney- or Norman Maze-
This is a reminder that the Maine Statewide Homeless Council will be meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 from 9:30 to 12:30 at MaineHousing, 353 Water Street in Augusta. Please see the Agenda for additional information, including a call-in number for those not able to attend in person.
Attached are the final slides from the LGBTQ/ HUD Equal Access Training held on September 13, 2019.
The first attachment is the Introduction to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression presented by Ophelia Hu Kinney from the Reconciling Ministries Network.
The link below is the full training with audio. Since we had some challenges with sound quality, you can decide if you would like to take in the training using this revised version (audio cleaned up a bit).
Updated on 10/30/2019 – This update is complete. There were no visible changes made to the website.
Good Morning – On Wednesday, October 30th the Maine Homeless Planning website may be periodically unavailable while we install some updates to the site. During the update the site will display a maintenance mode message on the homepage.
The update should not affect the look/feel of the front end site after the site, but may change some administrative & back end sections of the site. Once the update is complete I will document any changes with a new post.
If you have any questions about the update or if this will cause a problem for you please contact Amanda Ouellette at :
New Beginnings will be holding a series of events in November to promote awareness of National Runaway Prevention Month and youth homelessness in Maine.
There will be an open house at the New Beginnings Drop-In Center on November 21st from 11-1.
Job Posting : Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence
The Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence (MCEDV) seeks a full-time Housing Services Coordinator. A new position at MCEDV, the Housing Services Coordinator ensures the development and effective implementation of MCEDV’s programming related to shelter, transitional, and permanent housing access for individuals and families affected by abuse and violence. The Coordinator, in partnership with MCEDV staff, will develop and implement strategies to close gaps and improve overall policy and system responses to those who are at risk or experiencing homelessness due to domestic abuse. Community partner engagement and collaboration are key aspects of this position.
The successful applicant for Housing Services Coordinator will:
Be knowledgeable about sheltering survivors of domestic violence and assisting those survivors to access transitional and/or permanent housing; Be familiar with housing rental assistance resources in Maine; Be knowledgeable about the Violence Against Women Act; Demonstrate experience in social justice policy advocacy and/or systems change work; Understand and be committed to issues of diversity and demonstrate the ability to work in a multicultural environment; Research, analyze, and present information effectively; Listen and respond effectively to membership concerns and needs; Demonstrate ability to engage, inform, and support committees in accomplishing shared social change and advocacy goals; Communicate verbally in a clear and persuasive manner; Possess excellent writing skills.
Required:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field
Expertise in the use of spreadsheet and database programs
At least 5 years’ experience and demonstrated competence in the areas covered by the job description.
Comprehensive understanding of domestic abuse and violence through advocacy or personal experience and completion of MCEDV’s Core Advocacy, Intervention, Response, and Ethics Training prior to or within the first year of employment with MCEDV.
This position is statewide
in nature, requiring substantial travel, a flexible schedule, and a home office
with reliable high-speed internet access to assure remote connection with
colleagues in addition to regularly scheduled meetings in MCEDV’s Augusta, ME
office.
MCEDV offers competitive salary, excellent benefits and vacation
package. MCEDV
staff coordinate and integrate statewide work in response to domestic abuse and
violence, dating violence, stalking and human trafficking. They are responsible
for developing and sustaining collaborative partnerships and programs that
promote public policy, education, and systems advocacy to create and encourage
a social, political, and economic environment that fosters communities where
the diversity, dignity, and contributions of all are respected and
celebrated.
Send cover letter and resume in a single document via e-mail with
“Housing Services Coordinator application” in the subject line to:
Francine Stark, Executive Director No phone calls,
please. Applications due October 15, 2019. Position will remain
open until a suitable candidate is found.
This is a reminder that the Maine Continuum of Care will be meeting next Thursday, October 17th, 2019 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at three locations:
MaineHousing, 353 Water St, Augusta New Beginnings, 134 College Street, Lewiston Shalom House, 106 Gilman Street, Portland
You may also attend via GoToMeeting, for those not able to make it to one of the meeting rooms.
See the agenda packet for details including the GoToMeeting link and call-in number…and please remember…you can use your computer audio or you can use the conference phone line – but you cannot use both!
And double please mute your phone or computer when you are not speaking.
