Disaster Recovery AmeriCorps Program - United Way of Lake & Sumter LTRG, FL in Leesburg, Florida at SBP

About SBP

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.

• Building the Way Home for Disaster Survivors: SBP serves the most vulnerable homeowners in a community impacted by a major disaster through its Recovery Services. These services are currently offered in eight states across the Gulf South, where the risk of major natural disasters is greatest.
• Building Readiness and Resilience Through Local Partnership: 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.

Help Lake & Sumter Counties become more prepared for disasters by serving with them for a 10-month AmeriCorps term! SBP, a disaster recovery organization, 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.

What positions are available?

• As a Client Preparedness Coordinator, you will serve as a localized disaster preparedness expert. Preparedness Coordinators are tasked with executing community-wide preparedness engagements and working with clients to increase their knowledge and capacity to make more informed disaster preparedness decisions.

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

SBP AmeriCorps Benefits:

Benefits & Compensation Package

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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?

• July 28th

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?

Commitment Required: Full-Time members will serve 1700 service hours. Members are required to serve 43 hours a week. A typical service week is Monday – Friday; however, volunteer events often occur on Saturday and will require attendance. Members will have ample opportunity to complete 1700 hours of service.

Member Evaluation: Members will receive mid-year and end-of-year evaluations and complete necessary weekly and/or monthly data reports and bi-weekly timesheets in OnCorps.

Training:

? Members will receive service—and site-specific training to prepare them for their service and are required to attend orientation

? Member training hours meet the requirements of 45 CFR §2520.50

SBP is building a team from a broad range of backgrounds.

We love fresh perspectives and we know our teams grow stronger when they include different experiences. We adhere to all relevant employment laws and never discriminate in our hiring. By welcoming people from varied backgrounds, we spark new ideas and are better prepared to support the communities we serve.

SBP is an equal opportunity employer.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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