Help adults and children cope after a disaster by providing emotional care and support.
Our mental health volunteers are required to have a current license or certification in social work, psychiatry, psychology, counseling, psychiatric nursing, marriage and family therapy.
Duties include:
Perform mental health screening/informal assessments.
Provide emotional care and support.
Provide crisis intervention.
Educate workers and clients about emotional recovery and effective coping techniques.
Make referrals for additional mental health services, based on guidance from supervisor.
Seek guidance from supervisor as necessary and appropriate.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
Follow and implement requests and direction received from your supervisor.
About American Red Cross - Greater Pennsylvania Region
Location:
701 Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601, 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 exists to provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world, through five key service areas: Disaster Relief Supporting America's Military Families Collect lifesaving blood Health and Safety International Services
