Be a Part of the Disaster Action Team!: Hawaii: Disaster Action Team Maui - East: Limited Responder
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Pacific Islands Region
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PLACEMENT PURPOSE
To provide a timely response to disaster incidents in the county and to ensure the mental health services needs of Red Cross clients and workers are addressed. The mission of Disaster Mental Health is to provide for and respond to the psychosocial needs
OPEN TIME DAYS
Two on-call shifts per month during which the individual is accessible by phone and willing to respond immediately to local disasters if called.｠ On-call shifts are for a 12 hour period.
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Limited Responders for Mental Health are only called to the scene if there are mental health needs created by the disaster.｠ Often, Limited Responders for Mental Health can work with clients via phone and do not need to go directly to the scene of the disaster.
REQUIRED TRAINING- Orientation to American Red Cross
- Disaster Services: An Overview
- Foundations of Disaster Mental Health
- Psychological First Aid strongly recommended
- Disaster Action Team Orientation - strongly recommended
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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
J. Walter Cameron Center95 Mahalani Street, room 3Wailuku, HI 96793
DATE POSTED
February 20, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Once trained may remain active as long as required training is updated and participation requirement