Social Work AmeriCorps Member

Service Position Title and Type: Social Work AmeriCorps (Reduced half-time, 675 hours)
Name and Address of Program: Our House, 302 E. Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR 72206 Service Locations: Our House
Site Supervisor/Title: Dr. DeMarreo Tidwell, LCSW, Mental Health Manager, 501-374-7383 ext. 169, demarreo.tidwell@ourhouseshelter.org, Jamie Johnson, LAC, Mental Health Coordinator, 501-374-7383 ext. 174, jamie.johnson@ourhouseshelter.org, Hannah Eason, LMSW, Children’s Therapist, ext. 257, hannah.eason@ourhouseshelter.org, and Heather Lynch, LMSW, Children’s Therapist, ext. 234, heather.lynch@ourhouseshelter.org 

Purpose

Our House empowers homeless and near-homeless families and individuals to succeed in the workforce, in school, and in life through hard work, wise decision-making, and active participation in the community. The Our House team has defined a set of seven Guiding Principles that characterize our culture and that we intentionally seek to uphold: Hard Work, Wise Decision-Making, Community, Initiative, Integrity, Safety, and Heart.

Service Position Summary

The Social Work AmeriCorps Member will serve within the programs and partnerships Our House leverages to address the mental and physical health needs of adults and children. In addition, the Social Work AmeriCorps member will gain compensated on-site field experience, supervision, and marketable training to support members as they enter into the social work field. 

Members will play a critical role in helping families and individuals move toward increased empowerment and health by utilizing the Whole Health Model. This holistic and strategic framework will be used to address all aspects of health while members serve clients, specifically focusing on health resources, individual and group therapy, and connection to benefits. The following position responsibilities include in-person activities in the Career Center, Children’s Center, Family Support Center, and Housing programs. 

The Social Work AmeriCorps will serve to increase the well-being of over 175 clients of all ages by providing one-on-one and group therapy sessions to support clients in their emotional well-being. The Social Work AmeriCorps will use the client database to track the number of clients receiving these services and ensure that at least 80% of clients will demonstrate an intent to change behavior to improve their health by logging initial assessment results and consistently tracking client attendance to health-related services. 

Essential Functions of Position

• Utilize the accepted mental health models while serving both individual clients and families 
• Assess the client’s health needs and existing barriers, and increase access to relevant health services and resources
• Participate in family engagement activities to support the social-emotional development of the family 
• Promote participation in and provide learning opportunities for an increase in healthy behaviors and choices regarding social, environmental, intellectual, physical, and emotional areas of health and wellness 
• Host one-on-one and group sessions with adults or children as appropriate
• Educate and connect clients to relevant community resources that will aid in their self-sufficiency
• Use the client database to record accurate and timely attendance and notes on clients’ engagement
• Support existing recovery and mental health resources provided at Our House 
• Support clients participating in the Our House Wellness Clinic and other medication management agencies to continue service long-term 
• Participate in AmeriCorps Days of Service and additional service projects as approved by the program director As well as the Our House Team Retreat.
• Attend Our House National Service Meetings led by the National Service team
• Attend weekly Our House team meetings and other meetings as directed by the supervisor
• All members will undergo all required criminal history checks: NSOPW, FBI, and Arkansas State Police, as well as other states, as necessary 

The above functions may be completed with or without reasonable accommodations. 

Marginal Functions of Position

• Volunteer Mobilization: When called upon, members may be asked to support disaster response and/or recovery efforts as needed by the State of Arkansas. 
• Community Outreach Activities: Members may engage in activities that directly support the AmeriCorps Program. For example, assist with member recruitment; assist with public relations to introduce the AmeriCorps program to the community and develop community partnerships; and assist with efforts to build a culture of service in Arkansas. 

This position does not duplicate the work of previous or existing employees or volunteers, supplant the hiring of workers, or include service or duties that have been performed or were performed by a current employee, an employee who recently resigned or was discharged, an employee subject to a reduction in force, or an employee who is on leave. 

AmeriCorps Eligibility: AmeriCorps eligibility requires that participants must be at least 17 years of age at the commencement of service; be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States; be high school graduates, GED recipients, or working toward attaining a high school diploma or GED during their term of service; and satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check criteria. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: The Social Work AmeriCorps Member will be thoroughly committed to Our House’s mission. All candidates must enjoy serving adults and/or children, have a positive attitude, and a flexible mentality, and serve as role models for all Our House clients. Prior experience working with people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity and mental health issues is preferred, but not required. 

Academic and Experience Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required; Must be enrolled in a graduate level Social Work degree program

Service Conditions: Service will be performed primarily indoors. 

Commitment Required: 22 hours a week for an eight (8) month term beginning September 8, 2026, to May 07, 2027, for a minimum of 675 hours at the end of the service term. 

Orientation and Training: 

• On-site Our House orientation
• First Aid/CPR 
• Any other training deemed necessary by the supervisor and/or Program Director

AmeriCorps Program Benefits: 

• Living Allowance of $8,100 over the term of service 
• $2,817.14 Segal Education Award at the end of a successful service term 
• Eligibility for tuition discount at UA Little Rock 
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Student Loan forbearance 

Evaluation and Reporting: 

AmeriCorps Members will participate in mid- and end-of-term evaluations and reviews. AmeriCorps Members will submit their hours on a bi-weekly basis, write quarterly reflections, and attend monthly meetings. 

For more information: 

• Tamidra Marable, Director of Human Resources, 501-374-7383 ext. 158 
• For more information about AmeriCorps State and National, go to www.americorps.gov

This program is available to all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Updated July 2026