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6 people are interested
Be a Community Contributor!: Hawaii: Disaster Episodic Volunteer Oahu: Episodic Mental Health Worker
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Pacific Islands Region
Please visit the new page to apply.
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6 people are interested
Purpose:
The mission of Disaster Mental Health is to provide for and respond to the psychosocial needs of our constituents across the continuum of disaster preparedness, response and recovery. Episodic Disaster Mental Health volunteers are state licensed profession.
Key Responsibilities:
* During a larger local disaster, these volunteers agree to volunteer as Red Cross mental health workers, supporting both Red Cross clients and Red Cross Workers.
Disaster Mental Health personnel provide the following services on relief operations:
* Psychological triage, crisis intervention, psychological support; Instrumental support, advocacy, problem solving
* Education, Referral, supervision and support to Red Cross workers providing Psychological First Aid
* Monitoring and alleviating organizational stress; Casualty Support.
* Episodic Mental Health workers agree to work where they are needed most.
* Work locations could be shelter, feeding site, and headquarters, on outreach teams or at other facilities where Red Cross is delivering services.
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About American Red Cross - Pacific Islands Region
Location:
4155 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, HI 96816, US
Mission Statement
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Description
Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether itメs one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4155 Diamond Head RoadHonolulu, HI 96816
DATE POSTED
January 19, 2018
SKILLS
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- Mental Health
- Psychology
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Masters Degree and State License