VOLUNTEER - Disaster Casework and Recovery Team Member

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. Provide Follow up and Recovery Planning Services, including referrals, for individuals and households following regional events - primarily home fires.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Conduct follow-up for clients within 72 hours of case being opened by Disaster Action Team or Caseworker.

May also conduct Intake and provide Financial Assistance to qualified clients if case was not opened by DAT.

Conduct Follow-up and Recovery Planning Services Provide Internal Referrals and External Referrals.

Assist with problem-solving and advocacy upon request.

Use RC Care to document services according to the Client Care Program Standards and Procedures and RC Care Job Tools.

Services may be provided in person or virtually.

Work with community recovery partners to plan for community recovery needs and long-term recovery activities.

Qualifications

* Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the American Red Cross.

* Be kind, caring, resourceful, knowledgeable.

* Demonstrate interest in learning about community resource organizations.

* Demonstrate the ability to work well in stressful situations and in a team-oriented setting. Tech-savvy

*Access to phone and computer

To get started as a volunteer, please create a profile by visiting: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=107876&h=193&p=1864067

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $0.01 per year

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Work Location: In person