Disaster Recovery Casework Team Member- Allentown

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Recruiting Organization: American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania Region

Provide Follow up and Recovery Planning Services, including referrals, for individuals and households following regional events - primarily home fires.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct follow-up for clients within 72 hours of case being opened by Disaster Action Team or Caseworker.
• May also conduct Intake and provide Financial Assistance to qualified clients if case was not opened by DAT
• Conduct Follow-up and Recovery Planning Services
• Provide Internal Referrals and External Referrals.
• Assist with problem-solving and advocacy upon request
• Use RC Care to document services according to the Client Care Program Standards and Procedures and RC Care Job Tools.
• Services may be provided in person or virtually.
• Work with community recovery partners to plan for community recovery needs and long-term recovery activities.

Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications:

• Able to treat clients with care, comfort and concern.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the American Red Cross.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in stressful situations and in a team-oriented setting.
• Demonstrated interest in learning about community resource organizations.
• Treats people equitably and works effectively with diverse populations
• Comfortable with and access to technology

Volunteers applying for in-person position assignments must be fully vaccinated. Instructions to provide information and supporting documentation of vaccination will be provided once you submit your application.

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https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=35003&h=193&p=1864067

Stipend ProvidedFalse

Training ProvidedFalse

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair AccessibleFalse

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring