AmeriCorps

About

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 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Using a trauma-informed care approach, AmeriCorps members are on the front lines of the fight to overcome Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and break the relentless cycle of poverty. AmeriCorps members at Maggie’s Place help transform lives through hope, love and a dedication to servant leadership.

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

Radical Living, Radical Love

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 administrative 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 residents 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 Mobility Mentors, modeling the skills and capabilities that enable moms to 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

A Day In The Life

Each day is different depending on the needs of the homes. Your day might include:

Offering meals to community members present in the home
Coordinating care with professional staff
Holding a baby while a mom takes a shower

Accompanying moms to medical appointments, court hearings, classes, etc.
Driving moms to classes or support groups at the Family Success Center
Completing position work such as: making welcome signs, responding to emails, creating a newsletter, tracking house expenses, or grocery shopping for the house
Meeting with moms one-on-one to support them in developing coping strategies and provide encouragement in their personal and parenting goals
Attending professional trainings at the Family Success Center

Member Benefits

Monthly living stipend of $1,333.33
Monthly self-care stipend of $25
Room and board
Optional health insurance
Ongoing training
Biannual AmeriCorps retreats
Vacation days
Personal time
Access to day off house
Access to community vehicles
Opportunities for individual counseling and group processing sessions
Childcare assistance, if eligible (applicable to live-out only)
Segal Education Award upon completion of service term (summer of service: at least $2,417.14; year of service: at least $6,345)

Training

AmeriCorps members are trained in:

Trauma-informed care
Conflict de-escalation and resolution
Best practices for working with vulnerable populations
Substance use prevention and interventions
Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum support
Infant safety and development
Integrating service experiences into a professional career

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
Empathy
Accepting of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and customs
Open to growth during challenging situations

Apply Now

Complete online application, or download and complete the application, then email it to americorps@maggiesplace.org.

Include a copy of your current resumé and the contact information of two references who can speak to your personal and professional character. Summer AmeriCorps applicants need only provide one reference.