Description

Service Position Summary: 

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.

Rebuilding Together North Central Florida (RTNCF) envisions safe homes and communities for all. Their mission is to repair homes, revitalize communities, and rebuild lives by addressing substandard housing in North Central Florida. They have partnered with SBP to host an AmeriCorps member to propel both our missions that support disaster survivors.

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? 

- Project Lead/Construction Coordinator Hybrid

As a Project Lead/Construction Coordinator Hybrid, you will rebuild, construct, and fortify the homes of disaster survivors. You will learn and master many phases of construction, and lead, mentor, and coach volunteers as they assist with your rebuilding efforts. You will learn sustainability and energy efficiency techniques that help homes better withstand future storms. No construction experience is necessary.  

- Volunteer Coordinator

As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will provide disaster case management to support clients and recruit and coordinate volunteer visits.  You will help identify and remove barriers to clients’ recovery, welcome volunteer groups, talk to them about the impact of their service, and empower individuals to join us in being part of the solution! 

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
• Pass a criminal history check to include National Sex Offender Registry, State, and FBI

AmeriCorps Program 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

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 

Start Date(s): 

• 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?
• Learn more about Rebuilding Together North Central Florida 

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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