Description
Commitment Dates: August 1, 2024- August 31st, 2025
Position Summary: AmeriCorps Stability Mentors support pregnant and parenting women formerly experiencing homelessness who are now housed in a loving, caring environment at Maggie’s Place in Phoenix, Arizona.
As a live-out AmeriCorps member, you will be an integral member of the staff team at one of our five Maggie's Place homes. Live-out AmeriCorps will support the live-in staff, providing house coverage including some evenings and weekends, and 2-3 overnight shifts a month.
Members manage the day-to-day operations of the home and take initiative in a variety of situations that range from a mom going into labor, to roommate conflicts, to showing hospitality to visitors and new community members. Using a trauma-informed care approach, they create a safe, welcoming, home-like environment for the moms so moms can focus on achieving their goals.
This role allows for flexible scheduling, but must be available for full day on Monday and biannual retreat (Tuesday-Friday) in October and April.
About Us: Maggie’s Place provides safe housing and a nurturing community for homeless pregnant women, empowering them to thrive throughout their lifetime. Visit https://www.maggiesplace.org/americorps/ for more information! Please visit Americorps.gov for more information on AmeriCorps.
Responsibilities:
Work as a team with other AmeriCorps members and Maggie’s Place staff
Respond to emergencies, crises, and conflicts within the home
Take initiative in one of the following roles in the home: House Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Donations/House Operations Coordinator, or Programs Coordinator
Plan and participate in community functions including celebrations, house outings, weekly house meetings, Maggie’s Place community events, and AmeriCorps community events
Provide transportation in Maggie’s Place vehicles for moms and babies to and from Maggie’s Place Community events and requested appointments
Provide daytime and overnight house coverage which may include responding to the phone, welcoming visitors, offering tours, receiving donations, assisting moms in move-ins/move-outs, and responding to the duty of the moment
Foster a home environment where all who enter feel safe, welcomed and respected
Serve as Stability Mentors, modeling the skills and capabilities that enable moms respond adaptively to adversity and develop resiliency
Support moms in recovery from substance abuse (including opioid addiction) and provide one-on-one coaching to address risk factors common to addiction
Commitment Dates: August 1, 2024- August 31st, 2025
Position Summary: AmeriCorps Stability Mentors support pregnant and parenting women formerly experiencing homelessness who are now housed in a loving, caring environment at Maggie’s Place in Phoenix, Arizona.
As a live-out AmeriCorps member, you will be an integral member of the staff team at one of our five Maggie's Place homes. Live-out AmeriCorps will support the live-in staff, providing house coverage including some evenings and weekends, and 2-3 overnight shifts a month.
Members manage the day-to-day operations of the home and take initiative in a variety of situations that range from a mom going into labor, to roommate conflicts, to showing hospitality to visitors and new community members. Using a trauma-informed care approach, they create a safe, welcoming, home-like environment for the moms so moms can focus on achieving their goals.
This role allows for flexible scheduling, but must be available for full day on Monday and biannual retreat (Tuesday-Friday) in October and April.
About Us: Maggie’s Place provides safe housing and a nurturing community for homeless pregnant women, empowering them to thrive throughout their lifetime. Visit https://www.maggiesplace.org/americorps/ for more information! Please visit Americorps.gov for more information on AmeriCorps.
Responsibilities:
Work as a team with other AmeriCorps members and Maggie’s Place staff
Respond to emergencies, crises, and conflicts within the home
Take initiative in one of the following roles in the home: House Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Donations/House Operations Coordinator, or Programs Coordinator
Plan and participate in community functions including celebrations, house outings, weekly house meetings, Maggie’s Place community events, and AmeriCorps community events
Provide transportation in Maggie’s Place vehicles for moms and babies to and from Maggie’s Place Community events and requested appointments
Provide daytime and overnight house coverage which may include responding to the phone, welcoming visitors, offering tours, receiving donations, assisting moms in move-ins/move-outs, and responding to the duty of the moment
Foster a home environment where all who enter feel safe, welcomed and respected
Serve as Stability Mentors, modeling the skills and capabilities that enable moms respond adaptively to adversity and develop resiliency
Support moms in recovery from substance abuse (including opioid addiction) and provide one-on-one coaching to address risk factors common to addiction
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Living Allowance
$1466
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$1466 monthly
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
Monthly stipend,
Health insurance,
Vacation days,
Personal retreat days,
Group and Individual Counseling options,
Access to company vehicles,
Weekly professional training including certification in CPR, Mental Health First Aid, and Certified Trauma Support Specialist,
AmeriCorps Segal education award upon completion
Education Benefits
Credential or Certification
Education Requirements
High School Graduate
Desired Certifications or Qualifications
Qualifications:
Female-only applicants
High school diploma required
College degree or equivalent life experience preferred
Drivers license preferred
Ideally candidates are 21 years of age and older
Ability to lift 30 lbs.
Flexibility/Adaptability
Emotional maturity
Resilience
Conversational Spanish a plus
Empathy
Accepting of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and customs
Open to growth during challenging situations
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Subject to criminal background check
Age Requirement
18 - 75