AmeriCorps Client Preparedness Coordinator at SBP

Description: 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 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.

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 serve as liaisons between SBP's Prepare Program and Build Program by leading preparedness campaigns at assigned Operating Sites. As localized disaster preparedness experts, Preparedness Coordinators are tasked with executing community-wide preparedness engagements and working with SBP's past and current clients to increase their knowledge and capacity to make more informed disaster preparedness decisions.

Locations:

New Orleans, Louisiana

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 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 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 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 SBP's Construction Manual and Safety Protocol 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

Core Competencies and Academic and Professional Experience Needed: The AmeriCorps member should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:

• Flexibility/Resilience - Able to adjust to and thrive in a dynamic environment; handles setbacks and failures with professionalism and candor; effectively and appropriately responds in the face of adversity or conflict.
• Ability to Work Independently - Is a self-starter and accomplishes tasks independently and without constant, direct supervision.
• Ability to Manage Multiple Tasks - Prioritizes multiple projects and assignments; raises barriers and problems and works cooperatively with a supervisor to resolve these.
• Results-Oriented Thinking and Behavior - Focuses on making an impact. Possesses the desire to achieve excellence and does not settle for mediocrity.
• Awareness and Sensitivity to the External Environment - Has situational awareness and is aware of the organizations that they represent, including AmeriCorps, the agency and brand, SBP, and the effect of their words and actions on that position; demonstrates savvy in dealing with agencies, volunteers, and donors; is promoting and affirming in conversations about and on behalf of those organizations.

Physical Activities:

• Manual Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise serving, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Activities must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Listening: Ability to receive detailed information through appropriate communication.
• Visual Acuity: Member is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or expansive reading.
• Member is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.

Commitment Required: Full-Time members will serve 1700 hours over the course of 10 months. Members are required to serve 42 hours a week. A typical service week is Monday - Friday in the office, however, volunteer events often occur on Saturday and will require attendance. Member will have ample opportunity to complete 1700 hours of service.

COVID-19 Safety Statement: While COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are highly encouraged, they are not mandatory for SBP team members at this time. However, SBP strongly recommends that all team members stay current with vaccinations and boosters, which remains one of the best ways to protect themselves, their colleagues, and the clients we serve.

SBP AmeriCorps Benefits:

• 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

Member TIme Off: Time off is available to each member who is on track to meet or exceed their AmeriCorps hours in a term. Members are not guaranteed time off as part of their AmeriCorps term of service, but they may submit a Time-Off Request via Paylocity to their supervisor for approval. The supervisor and AmeriCorps Program Manager will consider factors such as a member's progress towards completing their service hours and the potential impact the member's absence may have on program operations when determining time off approvals.

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.
• Spanish language proficiency with excellent verbal and written communication skills (preferred)

Start Date(s):

• ASAP

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?

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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