AmeriCorps Client Preparedness Coordinator

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 through 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 the United Way of 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. 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. Client Preparedness Coordinators Execute community-wide preparedness engagements and work with SBP's 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 at assigned Operating Sites 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 SBP 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 clients 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 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.) Interact professionally and maintain a positive attitude when interacting with other team members, staff, homeowners, and volunteers. 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 Stipend of $2,227.90 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 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr SBP