AmeriCorps Housing Navigator - Public Defender's Office
AmeriCorps Partnership Northern Santa Barbara County United Way, Santa Barbara, CA
AmeriCorps Housing Navigator - Public Defender's Office is a full-time, one-year contract role based in Santa Barbara, CA paying a $3,116.00 monthly stipend. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record, though candidates must undergo a criminal history check and a National Sex Offender Registry check. Applicants must have full-year availability and live in Santa Barbara County.
What the posting says about criminal records
The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record.
Last checked Oct 25, 2026. Policies can change, so confirm with the employer before you apply.
Overview
The AmeriCorps Partnership is recruiting members to support homeless services programming in Santa Barbara City at The Public Defender's Office. Members connect clients to public benefits, mental health services, shelters, and transitional housing. This is a full-time national service contract position lasting one year, renewable up to four times.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien
- Must undergo a National Sex Offender Registry check and a criminal history check
- Must be at least 17 years old
- High school diploma, GED, or agreement to obtain one while serving
- Full year of availability from September 2026 through August 2027
- Must live in Santa Barbara County and have government-issued photo ID
Benefits
- $3,116.00 Monthly Stipend
- $10000 Education Award
- Professional Development
- Networking Opportunities in Social Services, Nonprofits, and Government
- Loan Forbearance
- Leadership Training
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Healthcare + Childcare at Full Time
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Job details
- Location
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Pay
- $3,116 per month
- Job type
- Full-time
- Industry
- Healthcare and Social Services
- Posted
- Oct 10, 2026
- Drug test
- Not stated