Disaster Response Client Service Coordinator

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Help Santa Cruz County recover from fire and atmospheric river damage by serving with them for a 10-month AmeriCorps term! SBP, a social impact organization focused on disaster resilience and recovery, is hiring two AmeriCorps members to serve with the Long Term Recovery Group of Santa Cruz County (SCCLTRG). SCCLTRG was established as a nonprofit in 2023 to support disaster response for past and future disasters in the area. Additionally, SCCLTRG aims to collaborate with organizations and stakeholders for strategic preparedness and mitigation efforts to ensure that Santa Cruz County residents are better prepared for future disasters both collectively and individually. The members will be an integral part of SCCLTRG, helping bring families home to safe, sanitary, and secure housing.

As a Client Services Coordinator, you will be our clients’ main point of contact throughout their time receiving recovery services. Client Services Coordinators serve as a liaison for disaster survivors, offering them support by assessing needs, providing referrals, and guiding the application and construction process. Your work will fortify these members of our community from reaching their breaking points.

SBP AmeriCorps Benefits:

Benefits & Compensation Package

• Stipend of $2,163 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications Required:

• 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.

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.

When would you start?

• Members will serve 1700 hours over the course of 10 months, starting January 28, 2025.

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?
• Fill out this form to have a member of our team contact you!