AmeriCorps Disaster Recovery Member
About The Position
SBP is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities shrink the time between disaster and recovery. We take a holistic approach to disasters by increasing readiness and resilience before they happen, and streamlining rebuilding and long-term recovery after. SBP serves the most vulnerable homeowners in a community impacted by a major disaster through its Recovery Services, currently offered in eight states across the Gulf South. SBP also supports low-capacity, high-risk communities through its Advisory Services, providing training, consulting, and organizational capacity-building. Rebuilding Together North Central Florida (RTNCF) envisions safe homes and communities for all, with a mission to repair homes, revitalize communities, and rebuild lives by addressing substandard housing in North Central Florida. RTNCF has partnered with SBP to host an AmeriCorps member to propel both their missions that support disaster survivors. Joining SBP is about contributing to a mission where you can enact real change and make a difference in the lives of people impacted by disasters.
Requirements
- 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
- Pass a criminal history check to include National Sex Offender Registry, State, and FBI
Responsibilities
- Rebuild, construct, and fortify the homes of disaster survivors (Project Lead/Construction Coordinator Hybrid)
- Learn and master many phases of construction (Project Lead/Construction Coordinator Hybrid)
- Lead, mentor, and coach volunteers as they assist with rebuilding efforts (Project Lead/Construction Coordinator Hybrid)
- Learn sustainability and energy efficiency techniques that help homes better withstand future storms (Project Lead/Construction Coordinator Hybrid)
- Provide disaster case management to support clients (Volunteer Coordinator)
- Recruit and coordinate volunteer visits (Volunteer Coordinator)
- Help identify and remove barriers to clients’ recovery (Volunteer Coordinator)
- Welcome volunteer groups and talk to them about the impact of their service (Volunteer Coordinator)
- Empower individuals to join in being part of the solution (Volunteer Coordinator)
- Serve 1700 service hours
- Serve 43 hours a week
- Attend volunteer events on Saturday when required
- Receive mid-year and end-of-year evaluations
- Complete necessary weekly and/or monthly data reports and bi-weekly timesheets in OnCorps
- Attend service- and site-specific training and orientation
Benefits
- Stipend of $2,227.9 per month (pre-tax)
- The stipend may not exceed $22,279 for the entire term of service
- Free individual health insurance that includes vision and dental
- 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/1700 hours 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
