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Year Long Live-In AmeriCorps Stability Mentor

Maggie's Place AmeriCorps Members spend a year living with pregnant and parenting women formerly experiencing homelessness and now housed in a loving, caring environment at Maggie’s Place. Using a trauma-informed care approach, AmeriCorps are on the front lines of the fight to overcome ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and break the relentless cycle of poverty. You will help transform lives through hope, love and a dedication to servant leadership. Our homes are located in Phoenix, AZ.

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!

AmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps provides opportunities for Americans of all backgrounds to serve their country, address the nation’s most pressing challenges, and improve lives and communities.
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

Due to the live-in nature of the work, this is a women-only position.

Commitment Dates: August 1, 2024-August 31, 2025

Benefits:

Monthly living stipend of $1,466.66

Housing and access to community food

Health insurance at no cost to member

Ongoing training and professional development

Biannual AmeriCorps retreats

Vacation days

Access to day-off respite house

Access to community vehicles

Opportunities for individual counseling and group processing sessions

Segal Education Award at completion of service (https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/segal-americorps-education-award/find-out-more)

Qualifications:

High school diploma required

College degree or equivalent life experience preferred

Driver's license preferred

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident

Ideally candidates are 21 years of age and older

Ability to lift 30 lbs.

Flexibility/Adaptability

Emotional maturity

Resilience

Empathy

Accepting of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and customs

Open to personal growth during challenging situations

Interested applicants may apply here: https://www.maggiesplace.org/americorps/

Please direct all questions to americorps@maggiesplace.org