Southwest Louisiana Disaster Recovery - AmeriCorps Program
Company: SBP
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
Ready to make a difference?SBP is recruiting AmeriCorps members to
serve in all facets of our operation from physical construction to
community engagement and construction coordination. YOU have an
opportunity to drive change and deliver hope to disaster-impacted
families across our current operating sites in Louisiana, Texas,
Puerto Rico, and Florida! As an AmeriCorps member serving with SBP,
you will become part of the growing national service movement, and
have the opportunity to develop and hone professional skills with a
dynamic social-impact organization that is pioneering a new model
for disaster recovery. Join SBP's AmeriCorps team and serve 10
months in one of the following roles:As a Project Lead, you play a
pivotal role in executing SBP's innovative recovery model by
directly rebuilding, constructing, and fortifying the homes of
disaster survivors. Not only do you learn and master many phases of
construction, but as a Project Lead, you will also lead, mentor,
and coach volunteers on-site, enabling SBP to maintain momentum in
our work to return more families home.As a Construction
Coordinator, you play a fundamental role in maintaining the
momentum of our operations by overseeing the construction progress
of our client's homes. Construction Coordinators are involved with
our projects from start to finish, whether securing proper permits
for each site, designing subcontractor schedules, or monitoring
overall site progress.As a Client Services Coordinator, you will
champion SBP's work to serve our disaster-impacted clients best,
fortifying them from reaching their breaking points. Client
Services Coordinators serve as a liaison for disaster survivors,
offering them support throughout their recovery journey by
assessing needs, providing referrals, and guiding the application
or construction processes. If you're committed to learning, have a
strong work ethic, and enjoy leading volunteers, we want you on our
team. Candidates without prior construction or otherwise applicable
experience are still encouraged to apply.Watch our Anthem to hear
how SBP is helping prevent people from reaching their breaking
point.Learn how AmeriCorps members play a part in the growing
national service movement and have the opportunity to develop
valuable professional skills.Benefits:Monthly Living stipend of
$1,600An additional $175 monthly housing stipend for individuals
who have previously served in AmeriCorps, NCCC, or VISTAAn
education award of $6,345 upon successful completion of each
10-month termEligibility to postpone repayment of
federally-guaranteed student loans during their service term. (The
National Service Trust will also pay all or a portion of the
interest that accrued during the service period.)Free limited
benefits health coverageAccess to the AmeriCorps Member Assistance
ProgramChild care assistanceValuable professional development and
opportunities to further their careerCOVID-19 Safety Statement: SBP
requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all team members. SBP team
members closely interact with vulnerable populations. As such, we
have an obligation to ensure that no team member poses a direct
threat to the health or safety of our clients, themselves, or
others in the workplace. All vaccinated team members will be
required to submit photocopies of the front and back of their
vaccination cards prior to onboarding with SBP.PM22
Requirements:
PI187948956
Keywords: SBP, Lake Charles , Southwest Louisiana Disaster Recovery - AmeriCorps Program, Other , Lake Charles, Louisiana
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