Disaster Recovery AmeriCorps Program - Santa Cruz County, CA

apartmentSBP placeSanta Cruz calendar_month11/7/24

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:

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.

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!

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