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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Massachusetts Region
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PLACEMENT PURPOSE
The purpose of this position is to deliver services to clients who have been separated from family members in other countries due to armed conflict, migration, disasters, or other humanitarian emergencies. These services include delivery of Red Cross messages, responding to tracing inquiries, information and referrals, and community outreach. Demonstrate commitment and understanding of the Fundamental Principals of the Red Cross international network.
OPEN TIME DAYS
• Ability to work independently with diverse populations, in a culturally competent manner and to embody the Red Cross fundamental principals including impartiality and neutrality.
• Excellent communication skills
• Completion of Restoring Family Links training requirements (Self-study and In-class)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and database, coupled with excellent research skills, internet navigation, and use of social media toolsREQUIRED TRAINING
• Orientation to the American Red Cross
• Restoring Family Links online training module in the SABA Learning Management System(required)
• Restoring Family Links classroom course (highly recommended)
• On the job training & shadowing of experienced RFL caseworker (highly recommended)
• Case Management System Training (as recommended by RFL Lead)
• Disaster Services Overview & Disaster Responder (recommended)
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About American Red Cross - Massachusetts Region
Location:
101 Station Landing, Medford, MA 02155, 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 its 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. We operate the largest food pantry in New England, we empower volunteers as leaders of the organization, we offer training and support. Whether it is standing with a family on the sidewalk at a house fire to offer comfort and care or it is contacting someone in the armed services who has a new baby, the Red Cross is a gentle presence of compassion and assistance.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
150 Brookdale DriveSpringfield, MA 01104
DATE POSTED
June 21, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- May remain active status through participation, training and volunteer requirements as provided by t