YHSI Equity Audit Assistant

Job Title: YHSI Equity Audit Assistant 

Location: Berks/Lancaster/York  

Job Type: Part-time/Hybrid   

Organization: Alvernia University   

About Us:  

Alvernia University was founded in 1958 by the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. Through its main campus in Reading and locations in Philadelphia and Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, the university serves 3,000 students of diverse backgrounds from around the country.   

Alvernia offers a unique blend of rigorous liberal arts core education for developing the mind, strong technical training in many high-demand majors, experiential learning through study abroad and internship experiences, and engagement with the community through our Franciscan-based community service model. We call our model of transformational education the Alvernia Advantage, and we believe this style of education transforms students into ethical leaders with moral courage.   

Alvernia University ranks in the top 100 among 2021 Best Regional Universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report, and we are recognized as a College of Distinction for our commitment to engaged experiential education.  

Position Overview:   

The YHSI Equity Audit Assistant will utilize their lived experience with homelessness to provide guidance, support, and advocacy for individuals currently experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This role is integral to our outreach efforts, helping to bridge the gap between service providers and the community by fostering trust and understanding. Equity Audit Assistant will receive ongoing training, mentorship, and supervision from the Project Manager. The position offers a valuable opportunity for professional development and meaningful contributions to creating a positive social impact. Assistant’s lived experience with homelessness will help shape how we address challenges and create programs. As a grant-funded, 30-month position, applicants should note that this role may be time-limited based on the availability of funds.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Help review and evaluate organizational practices, policies, and programs to ensure fairness and identify any gaps.  
• Collect and study information to understand equity goals.  
• Write reports that are easy to understand and include suggestions for making improvement.  
• Work with different community partners to listen to their ideas and include their feedback.  
• Work with the team to set goals and track progress over time.  
• Assist in facilitating discussions and initiatives that contribute to the improvement of the youth homeless response system.