*Virtual Caseworkers! Provide support and resources to military members, veterans and their
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Texas Gulf Coast Region
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Hello How are you doing? My name is Sylvia Burle and I am with Volunteer Services
We are are actively looking to prepare our communities right now! Please join us in heling those who need our help! Are you ready to turn your compassion into action? The Red Cross is looking for volunteers to help both locally and across the country to help those impacted by disaster. Whether you have a few hours a week or 2 weeks available to deploy (Red Cross covers basic deployment expenses) we have a place for you! Check out the opportunities below to see which is the right one(s) for you! Copy and past this link to get started: https://rdcrss.org/3HEh8El
THIS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY CAN BE VIRTUAL. FLEXIBLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Support and assist with the full range of client services to military members, veterans and their families, to include: emergency communications; information and referral; access to financial assistance; and family follow-up services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Red Cross mission
- Maintain strict confidentiality of any case notes, names and other personal information in accordance with Red Cross policies
- Support and follow Service to Armed Forces (SAF) policies, procedures and protocols related to Red Cross client services
- Interview callers; coordinate requests for service to include recording all client info into the SAF Case Management System; perform outbound activities including: obtaining verifications; delivering messages; coordinating case management services with the jurisdictional chapter/station, and/or providing other follow-up actions needed to complete and timely client service; understand and apply Red Cross and SAF policies consistently and correctly
- Determine eligibility for Red Cross services by assessing client needs and providing appropriate service to clients including referrals to other agencies
- Make follow-up calls to military members and/or families to determine additional needs; log case notes
- Acquire a working knowledge of local, state and federal resources aiding military members, families and veterans
- Maintain professionalism and conduct as stated in Red Cross policy
Qualifications:
- Complete required national training and locally developed orientation
- Able to support Red Cross SAF mission; have an awareness of and appreciation for military culture, military families, and veterans' issues
- Demonstrated ability to treat people with respect under all circumstances and instill trust in others while upholding the values and principles of the American Red Cross
- Ability to apply active listening skills and employ reasoning and questioning strategies to capture, analyze, and interpret information from clients, staff, and management
- Good computer skills to include use of Internet search tools; Intranet; and Microsoft Office Suite, to include Outlook, word-processing, database and/or spreadsheet applications
- Effective interviewing skills and a sound knowledge of telephone and in-person etiquette and pleasant and friendly manners respectful of human dignity - must feel comfortable leaving messages and talking on the phone
- Ability to work with or without supervision
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Good customer service skills; Ability to work well with others
- Willingness to gain knowledge of community resources
- Able to work with culturally diverse populations
"Be the Change you wish to see in the World... Gandi"
All my best,
Sylvia Burle ISenior Recruitment Specialist, Volunteer Services
American Red Cross serving Texas Gulf Coast Region
Ì American Red Cross 24-HOUR Disaster Line (866) 526-8300
T: (361) 500-5027 I E: sylvia.burle@redcross.org
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About American Red Cross - Texas Gulf Coast Region
Location:
2700 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77098, 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. La Cruz Roja Americana previene y alivia el sufrimiento humano frente a emergencias movilizando el poder de los voluntarios y la generosidad de los donantes.
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.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2700 Southwest FreewayHouston, TX 77098
DATE POSTED
April 4, 2022
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Basic Computer Skills
- Internet Research
- Multi-Tasking
- Organization
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Ideal time commitment of 2-4 hours per week after initial training is completed within the first 2 weeks. Flexible shifts