Make a difference in the lives of others and serve with AmeriCorps! The Home For Good Santa Barbara County AmeriCorps Partnership, a program of the United Way, is recruiting members for the 2019-2020 program year. The positions are considered "half-time", requiring approximately 9 - 20 hours/week of service. The position involves working directly with veterans and people experiencing homelessness.
Agencies we partner with focus on services dedicated to mental health, justice and legal involvement, shelter and housing, and meeting individuals' basic needs.
Members serve as a part of AmeriCorps which encompasses 75,000 members across the country each year. Members are assigned to one of a variety of non-profit and public agency partners in Santa Barbara County for their term of service.
We are seeking compassionate individuals who are interested in making a difference in the SB county community.
Candidates should have availability from September 3rd, 2019 until August 31, 2020.
We are holding interviews now.
Roles and Responsibilities of the member would include:
- Street Outreach
- Assisting clients in accessing resources and benefits including Medi-Cal and Medicare, housing applications, food banks, mental health services, etc.
- Ability to transport clients is highly preferred (mileage is reimbursed)
Benefits of Service:
- Monthly stipend: $375 - $750
- Education award at end of year: $1,615 - $3,050
- Professional Development
- Loan Forbearance
- Leadership Training
- Mileage Reimbursement
Service Activities
- Street Outreach
- Housing Placement
- Housing Support
- Volunteer Recruitment
Community Need Addressed
Helping People Experiencing Homelessness and Veterans.
Position Outcomes
Housing Placement and Housing Retention Services.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Professional Development
Leadership Training
Mileage Reimbursement
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Turn taking
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment