Disaster Recovery AmeriCorps Program - Santa Cruz County, CA
Company: SBP
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Description:Ready to make a difference?
Help Santa Cruz County recover from fire and atmospheric river
damage by serving with them for a 10-month AmeriCorps term! SBP, a
social impact organization focused on disaster resilience and
recovery, is hiring two AmeriCorps members to serve with the Long
Term Recovery Group of Santa Cruz County (SCCLTRG). SCCLTRG was
established as a nonprofit in 2023 to support disaster response for
past and future disasters in the area. Additionally, SCCLTRG aims
to collaborate with organizations and stakeholders for strategic
preparedness and mitigation efforts to ensure that Santa Cruz
County residents are better prepared for future disasters both
collectively and individually. The members will be an integral part
of SCCLTRG, helping bring families home to safe, sanitary, and
secure housing.
What positions are available?
- As a Client Services Coordinator, you will be our clients' main
point of contact throughout their time receiving recovery services.
Client Services Coordinators serve as a liaison for disaster
survivors, offering them support by assessing needs, providing
referrals, and guiding the application and construction process.
Your work will fortify these members of our community from reaching
their breaking points.
- As a Volunteer and Client Service Coordinator, you will recruit
and coordinate volunteer visits. You will welcome volunteer groups,
talk to them about the impact of their service, and empower
individuals to join us in being part of the solution! In addition,
you will support clients throughout their recovery process.
SBP AmeriCorps Benefits:Benefits & Compensation Package
- Stipend of $2,163 per month (pre-tax)
- Free individual health insurance
- A housing stipend of $175/month for AmeriCorps alumni
- Relocation reimbursement of up to $500 for eligible
members
- Segal Education Award of $7,395 (Can be used as tuition
assistance and/or for repaying qualified student loans and is
awarded upon successful completion of a 10-month term of
service)
- AmeriCorps Childcare Benefits Program
- Student loan forbearance for qualified loans
- Free Mental Health, Financial, and Legal support through the
Member Assistance Program
Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications Required:
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with
CDC guidelines and recommendations and able to provide
documentation of vaccination status prior to engaging in SBP's
AmeriCorps Program.*
- Be at least 17 years of age or older.
- Have a high school diploma or its equivalent
- Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of
the United States
- Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening.
- Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in
challenging situations, including client crises.
- Ability to clearly communicate needs and expectations to people
of various backgrounds.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills.*COVID-19 Safety Statement:
SBP requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all team members. SBP team
members closely interact with vulnerable populations. As such, we
have an obligation to ensure that no team member poses a direct
threat to the health or safety of our clients, themselves, or
others in the workplace. All vaccinated team members will be
required to submit photocopies of the front and back of their
vaccination cards prior to onboarding with SBP.
When would you start?
- Members will serve 1700 hours over the course of 10 months,
from October 29, 2024 to August 29, 2025. Want to learn more?
- Watch SBP's Anthem video to hear how we are helping prevent
people from reaching their breaking point.
- Watch this video to learn What is AmeriCorps?
- Fill out this form to have a member of our team contact
you!
As an AmeriCorps member serving with SBP, you will be part of the
growing national service movement. You will receive professional
development with a dynamic social-impact organization that is
pioneering a new model for disaster recovery to support people,
especially those who are most vulnerable to the effects of climate
change. If you're committed to learning, have a strong work ethic,
and enjoy working with volunteers, we want you on our team!
PM22Requirements:
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