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AmeriCorps Partnership Northern Santa Barbara County United Way

Central Coast AmeriCorps Partnership - Housing Authority of Santa Barbara County

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A Youth Counselor or Worker works with young people, primarily ages 13-18, to provide mentoring and support for dealing with problems. Works in a school or community-based program; may assist with referrals from parole or probation offices. Collaborates with teachers, family members, social workers and health care professionals to help young people facing challenges or crises.

$52,391 / year median in California

+12% projected growth

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Central Coast AmeriCorps Partnership - Housing Authority of Santa Barbara County AmeriCorps Partnership Northern Santa Barbara County United Way - 4.3 Lompoc, CA Job Details Full-time | Contract $3,116 a month 9 days ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Leadership training provided Vision insurance Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications Medicare Volunteer management High school diploma or GED Mental health counseling Workforce development
Full Job Description Pay:
$3,116.00 per month Full Time Job description: Make a positive change in the lives of others and yourself! The AmeriCorps Partnership is recruiting members to support homeless services programming in Santa Barbara and Lompoc at our partner site, Housing Authority of Santa Barbara County. Roles are Full Time national service contract positions that last one year, renewable up to four times.
Job Type :
1 Year Contract from September 2026 through August 2027 Roles and responsibilities of members include: Coordinating services for clients in need of resources and benefits including Medi-Cal and Medicare, housing applications, and food security programs Facilitating mental health counseling, financial literacy education, job readiness, and life skills workshops for recently housed beneficiaries Facilitating the "document readiness" process to prepare beneficiary applications for housing Enrolling beneficiaries in the Homeless Management Information System Collaborating with community partners on housing retention activities Street outreach in Santa Barbara County Volunteer recruitment and management
Benefits of Service:
$1558 part time, or $3116 full time Monthly Stipend Education Award Flexible Schedule Professional Development Networking Opportunities in Social Services, Nonprofits, and Government Loan Forbearance Leadership Training Mileage Reimbursement Healthcare + Childcare at Full Time Eligibility Requirements Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national or a lawful permanent resident alien of the U.S Must undergo a National Sex Offender Registry check and a criminal history check Must be at least 17 years or older Must have a high school diploma or GED or agree to obtain one while serving. Must have a full year of availability from September 2026 through August 2027 Must live in Santa Barbara County We are holding interviews now!
Service Location:
Santa Barbara, Lompoc Benefits:
Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
License/Certification:
Government Issued Photo ID (Required)
Work Location:
In person
Pay:
$3,116.00 per month
Benefits:
Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person