Disaster Recovery AmeriCorps Team for Arcadia – DeSoto Co. Habitat for Humanity

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Ready to make a difference?

Help Florida recover from Hurricane Ian by serving an AmeriCorps term with Arcadia-DeSoto County Habitat for Humanity!

SBP, a social impact organization focused on disaster resilience and recovery, is hiring an AmeriCorps Volunteer and Client Preparedness Coordinator to serve with Arcadia-DeSoto County Habitat for Humanity!

DeSoto Habitat brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. They became an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International in 2000 and strengthened our community with two main programs: the Homebuyer Program and the Critical Home Repair Program. They are committed to helping families build safe and affordable homes and to making repairs to existing homes in our community. Completing much-needed repairs to existing homes strengthens communities by providing housing security for our residents and allowing our homeowners to stay in their homes while safely aging in place. The AmeriCorps member will supplement existing DeSoto Habitat staff in the Disaster Recovery Home Repair Program, providing necessary support to increase the program's impact.

AmeriCorps Volunteer & Client Preparedness Coordinator

• Conduct outreach activities with the goals of (1) recruiting more volunteers and (2) developing partnerships to collaborate on preparedness and readiness initiatives and expand reach throughout the local community.
• Respond to volunteer requests, questions, or general inquiries via email and phone in a timely fashion, maintaining an energetic and positive attitude.
• Coordinate logistics for multiple volunteer groups and serve as the point of contact for current, previous, and future volunteers and groups.
• Accurately document and track all volunteer records, including contributions, feedback, communication, and trip logistics, with strong attention to detail through the use of software such as Google Sheets, Salesforce, and Formstack.
• Deliver compelling volunteer orientations that articulate the enduring needs of our clients
• Engage with previous volunteers and groups by regularly communicating about upcoming events and ongoing needs
• Deliver preparedness and disaster resilience trainings and execute community-wide engagement events
• 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.
• Customize preparedness materials to be specific with local information and resources.
• Distribute disaster preparedness resources to current and past Habitat clients.
• Assist current and past Habitat clients with the creation of preparedness plans and linking them with additional external resources as needed.
• Collaborate with Client Service Coordinators 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 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 SBP and Habitat's preparedness curriculum and participate in regular safety training.
• 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

Requirements

• Be at least 17 years of age
• Have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and be able to provide documentation of vaccination status prior to enrollment*
• Ability to commit to serving full-time, Monday - Friday from 8 am - 5 pm and an average of 2 Saturdays a month. AmeriCorps members serve an average of 42.5 hours per week to complete 1700 hours of service during a temporary 10-month service term.

Benefits

Benefits & Compensation Package

• Stipend of $2,100 per month (pre-tax)
• An additional $175 monthly housing stipend for individuals who have previously served in AmeriCorps, NCCC, or VISTA
• An education award of $6,895 upon successful completion of each 10-month term
• Eligibility to postpone repayment of federally-guaranteed student loans during their service term. (The National Service Trust will also pay all or a portion of the interest that accrued during the service period.)
• Free individual Cigna health insurance
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $500 for eligible members
• Access to the AmeriCorps Member Assistance Program
• Access to AmeriCorps Childcare Benefits
• Valuable professional development and opportunities to further career
• Free CPR/AED Training and Certification

Service Location

Arcadia – DeSoto Co. Habitat for Humanity

10 S DeSoto Ave Suite 101, Arcadia, Florida 34266

*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.

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Location: Arcadia, Florida, US

Posted Date: 5/2/2024