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AmeriCorps is Hiring a Maggie's Place Maternity Home Near Phoenix, AZ
Using a trauma-informed care approach, AmeriCorps Stability Mentors are on the front lines of the fight to overcome Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), prevent trauma, and break the relentless cycles of poverty and substance use. Members will work together in their house teams to coordinate responsibilities within the home, support mothers and their babies, and respond to conflicts and crises. AmeriCorps members transform lives through hope, love and a dedication to servant leadership. Each AmeriCorps member will take initiative in one of the following roles: House Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Donations/House Operations Coordinator or Programs Coordinator. All members will provide daytime and overnight house coverage, answer the house phone, welcome visitors, offer tours, engage with volunteers, receive donations and respond to the duty of the moment. Due to the nature of the home environment, live-in positions are available to women only. Live-out AmeriCorps members will work closely with a house team or with the Programs Team at the Family Success Center to support the Maggie's Place alumni-mom program, implement child enrichment programs, and provide ongoing support for Maggie's Place homes and programming. Applicants must also complete the Maggie's Place application below prior to participating in an interview. Requirements: Flexibility/Adaptability Emotional maturity Resiliency Empathy/compassion Accepting of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and customs Open to growing through uncomfortable situations College degree or equivalent life experience Drivers license Ideally candidates are 21 years of age and older Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
Member Duties : Foster a home environment where all 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 use and provide one-on-one coaching to address risk factors common to addiction. Plan and participate in community functions including celebrations, house outings, weekly house meetings, and 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 including 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. Respond to emergencies and conflicts in the home. Contribute to the functioning of the home through managing donations, volunteers, programs, or house operations.
Program Benefits : Additional benefits provided on request , Living Allowance , Health Coverage , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Stipend , Housing .
Terms : None
Service Areas : Housing , Hunger , Health , Children/Youth , Homelessness , Community Outreach .
Skills : General Skills , Conflict Resolution , Team Work .