Assist Families After a Disaster - Disaster Caseworker
ORGANIZATION: The American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania
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Job Description
Purpose: Support the disaster recovery of individuals, families, and communities through the activities of Casework and Recovery Planning, Recovery Systems, and Community Recovery.
Reports To: Recovery Team Leader
Responsibilities: Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Conduct client interviews: both initial interview and follow-up conversations, according to standards
- Assess qualifications for direct client assistance
- Use the Client Assistance System 2.0 to document the assistance and services provided in the client record according to standards
- Assist with recovery planning, problem-solving and advocacy on request according to standards Provide clients with information and referrals to community partners
- Learn about the Recovery activities and develop knowledge, skills, expertise in Casework and Recovery Planning, Systems and/or Community Recovery
Has the option to work remotely after completing required training.
Time Commitment: Choose your availability schedule: daytime or early evening hours. After training, may be able to work from home.
Qualifications:
Orientation
- 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. Has the ability to use CAS 2.0.
Customer Focus
Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of clients, internal and external customers; acts
with clients in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with clients and gains their trust and
respect.
Is able to: Sit for 2 hour periods.
Relationships: Works with Recovery Team Leaders and Members.
Development Opportunity:
Based on skill and interests, become a Casework and Recovery Planning SV, a Community Recovery
Supervisor or a Systems Supervisor.
Training: Is in the process of completing or has completed the required training:
- Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview
- Recovery Services: An Overview
- Casework and Recovery Planning Fundamentals
- Direct Client Assistance Fundamentals
- Meet the Client: What is a Family?
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About The American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania
Location:
2201 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222, 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
The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that...
...all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;
...our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;
...everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;
...all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and
...in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
229 Elm StreetOil City, PA 16301
DATE POSTED
April 27, 2020
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Crisis Intervention
- Disaster Response
- Community Outreach
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training