LISC Americorp Service Opportunity with Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity

LISC AMERICORP Full-time Service Opportunity With Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity

Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity and Local Initiatives Support Corporation are seeking a full-time AmeriCorps member to serve as a Construction Crew Lead. We are recruiting a full-time AmeriCorps member to be a part of our team for 10 months. The position will remain open until filled. The exact start and end date of the contract position is confirmed by the Member Agreement of Participation that will require signature prior to the start of service. This is an AmeriCorps position and the individual selected to serve is not considered to be an employee of Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity or LISC.

WHAT WE DO

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity builds homes, communities, and hope in Lucas County. We are a nonprofit housing organization working toward a vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. We work toward this vision by building and improving homes in partnership with individuals and families in need of a decent and affordable place to live.

With residents and partners, LISC forges resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America – great places to live, work, visit, do business and raise families. Over the last 38 years, LISC and its affiliates have invested approximately $22 billion in businesses, affordable housing, health, educational mobility, community and recreational facilities, public safety, employment and other projects that help to revitalize and stabilize underinvested communities. Headquartered in New York City, LISC’s reach spans the country from the East Coast to the West Coast in 36 urban markets from Buffalo to San Francisco and 2,200 Rural counties. Visit us at www.lisc.org to learn more.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS AN AMERICORPS MEMBER

This is an AmeriCorps position and as such, the member may not engage in prohibited activities as part of his/her/their service. The member will have an immediate supervisor at Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity and a LISC point of contact throughout the term of service for coaching, mentoring, and training support in order to undertake activities to achieve a community goal.

As a Construction Crew Lead, the member is expected to undertake the following activities toward goal achievement:

  • Perform hands-on construction tasks as directed by site supervisors
  • Plan out assigned projects and stage necessary materials as directed by site supervisors
  • Ensure safety policy and procedures are followed at each work site by staff, contractors, volunteers and homeowners
  • Assists in supervision of job sites on each designated workday and works with Site Supervisor to ensure construction is accomplished in accordance with approved permits and scopes of work
  • Assists in leading volunteers and partners families with construction tasks and makes sure all safety measures are being followed
  • Understands elements that contribute to successful volunteer engagement and helps ensure volunteers have a positive, encouraging environment thus motivating them to return
  • Treats partner families and volunteers with respect and dignity
  • Helps create awareness of the mission of Habitat for Humanity

In performing these activities, Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity and LISC AmeriCorps anticipate that the person in this position will achieve the following goal(s):

  • Provide physical development services to 16 units to move them through the development pipeline so that 16 people could live in those units when complete and ready for occupancy as a result of the aforementioned activities

In order to meet the goal(s), the successful candidate will be provided with a work-plan at the onset of service and training needed to achieve the goal(s). Progress toward goal attainment will be measured monthly through an on-line system and raining will be provided.

OTHER SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

Members are required to track time and submit on-line timesheets twice per month. They are also required to submit a monthly report through the same system (training will be provided). The person selected for this position will perform his/her/their day to day service at the partner site and serve on average 40 hours per week. Normal service hours are typically Monday – Friday (some Saturdays may be required) 8am – 4:30pm with a 30 minute break for lunch. It is expected that the person will be flexible as oftentimes service requires some evenings and weekends.

Members are expected to attend and participate in all LISC AmeriCorps sponsored activities including but not limited to:

  • Attending a local onboarding session coordinated by LISC;
  • Attending a national leadership conference in March 2021;
  • Attending all locally sponsored monthly meetings;
  • Participating in nationally sponsored webinars;
  • Actively participating in at least two team coordinated service projects (one for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service and one for National AmeriCorps Week); and,
  • Engaging in any other LISC events as determined by the local LISC

 SKILLS NEEDED FOR CONSTRUCTION CREW LEAD

  • Desire and ability to work with a diverse group of people, particularly those living in low-income distressed neighborhoods
  • Able to problem solve and troubleshoot
  • Able to work indoors, outdoors, and sometimes tight spaces
  • Able to adapt to different conditions and circumstances
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Solve math problems quickly and accurately
  • Ability to interact and communicate well
  • Self-starter and independent worker with attention to detail
  • Ability to work with various hand and power tools and keep tools and site in clean, safe condition
  • Has desire to learn new skills and techniques
  • Must be a good listener and able to engage in well-considered discussions
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule (some night and weekends may be required)
  • Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to lifting equipment (up to 60 unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking
  • Must be willing to become Habitat Competent Person Trained
  • Working knowledge in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, general computer expertise such as email, ability to learn and execute various software databases and
  • CPR, AED and First Aid certification required (training provided, if necessary).
  • A valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured under Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity’s auto insurance
  • Must pass background check including criminal records and sex offender registry prior to
  • Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, and other Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity
  • Willingness to attend training and conferences as
  • Must have commitment to the Habitat mission and uphold its values and

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible to participate as a LISC AmeriCorps member the candidate: (1) must not have previously resigned from a LISC AmeriCorps position; (2) be able to earn at least 75% of the education award for this position; and (3) if having previously served, been exited with satisfactory service from a prior term.

The candidate will also need to meet all AmeriCorps eligibility requirements including but not limited to:

  • Be at least 17 years of age (there is no upper age limit)
  • Possess unexpired proof of status as a US citizen or possess unexpired permanent resident status and be able to provide documentation as determined by AmeriCorps during the pre-enrollment period
  • Meet the National Service Criminal History Check Requirement noted below

NATIONAL SERVICE CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK REQUIREMENT

If a candidate has a criminal record, it does not necessarily make him/her/them ineligible for service. LISC does not disclose any results with the host site and will discuss any eligibility concerns that may arise directly with the candidate as per LISC’s policy.

Candidates being offered and accepting this AmeriCorps position must consent to a search of the National Sex Offender Public Website, State Level Criminal History Search, and an FBI search. LISC should receive the results from all checks at least one week prior to the first day of proposed service. The person must be cleared for service by LISC prior to the first day of service.

A candidate may not be considered eligible for service in instances where he/she/they: (1) are subject to registry on the National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW); and/or (2) has been convicted of murder; and/or (3) has a non-resolved/non-adjudicated criminal offense.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

Upon successful completion of the full term of service, the member will be eligible for a $6,195 education award to pay off existing, eligible student loans or return to school. Members are eligible to place qualifying, existing student loans (not in default) into AmeriCorps forbearance. The position pays a total stipend of

$17,000. The stipend is taxable and paid in 20 equal checks twice a month from LISC. Direct deposit is required. A health care benefit is available for the participant only. For members with children under the age of 13, there is a child care subsidy benefit available which is dependent on the participant meeting all eligibility requirements (This benefit is administered by a contracted provider via the Corporation for National and Community Service).

Additional benefits for alums can be found here: https://www.nationalservice.gov/special-initiatives/employers-national-service/alumni and information on Public Service Loan Forgiveness can be found here: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit a resume and cover letter via email to: [email protected]

The candidate selected for this position will complete an account set up and on-line application via the My AmeriCorps Portal located here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/login.do as well as intake forms via a secure system.

LISC AmeriCorps and Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity are committed to diversity and inclusion in the selection process.

LISC AmeriCorps is available to everyone eligible to serve.

We treat all persons without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.