Disaster Recovery AmeriCorps Program - United Way of Lake & Sumter LTRG, FL

SBP • Leesburg, FL

20h • $2,228 • Onsite

About The Position

SBP is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities shrink the time between disaster and recovery. SBP takes 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. SBP supports low-capacity, high-risk communities through its Advisory Services, providing training, consulting, and organizational capacity-building through a team of subject-matter experts and Resilience Fellows. This role will help Lake & Sumter Counties become more prepared for disasters by serving with them for a 10-month AmeriCorps term. SBP is hiring an AmeriCorps Client Preparedness Coordinator to serve with the United Way of Lake & Sumter County Long-term Disaster Recovery Group. Their mission is to provide coordinated, comprehensive recovery services to individuals and families impacted by disasters in Sumter County, addressing unmet needs and facilitating a resilient community by leveraging public, private, and non-profit collaborative partnerships and accessible resources. They coordinate various organizations within a community to assist individuals and families in recovering from a disaster by addressing ongoing needs that may not be met by immediate response efforts, focusing on aspects like housing, financial assistance, mental health support, and community rebuilding, ensuring everyone in the affected area has access to necessary resources for Long-Term Recovery. Joining SBP is more than just joining a workforce. It’s 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preparedness and disaster resilience trainings and execute community-wide engagement events
• Conduct outreach activities with the goal of developing partnerships to collaborate on preparedness and readiness initiatives and expand reach throughout the local community
• Accurately document and track records, including resource distribution, attendance/participation at engagements, post-engagement feedback, and outreach and partnership development with strong attention to detail through the use of software such as Canva, Google Sheets, Salesforce, and Form Assembly
• Work with Volunteer Coordinators to engage with previous volunteers and groups by regularly communicating about upcoming preparedness trainings and events
• Customize preparedness materials to be specific with local information and resources.
• Distribute disaster preparedness resources to current and past SBP clients
• Assist current and past SBP clients with the creation of preparedness plans and linking them with additional external resources as needed
• Collaborate with Client Service team to embed preparedness information into the client services process and provide support and tracking of engagement by meeting regularly to discuss progress
• Meet regularly with the Prepare Team Supervisor to discuss goals, priorities, professional development, and any other issues and be open to regular coaching and feedback
• Participate in outreach and planning for preparedness special events that support the goals of the AmeriCorps project
• Support fundraising efforts that meet the goals of the AmeriCorps project (This will account for less than 10% of a member’s total hours.)
• Adhere to the site's Construction Manual and Safety Protocol and participate in regular safety training as needed.
• Participate in September 11th Day of Remembrance and Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service events, which may take place on a weekend or during holidays and include activities outside of the scope of typical day-to-day functions

Benefits

• Stipend of $2,227.90 per month (pre-tax)
• 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 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees