When disaster brings you down, the Red Cross lifts you up
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross of Southeastern PA - Headquarters
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This position is for training mental health care professions and supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. The role of the Disaster Mental Health Service Associate (SA) or Worker is to serve as a member of a temporary work unit on a disaster relief operation to provide disaster mental health support to individuals and families who have been impacted by a disaster.
- Responsibilities
- Support the emotional health of individuals, families, communities and Red Cross workers through the use of disaster mental health interventions.
- Assist in developing partnerships with local mental health agencies.
- Facilitate long-term recovery for clients by providing disaster mental health support and connection to local resources.
- Be available to provide disaster mental health support to staff as necessary.
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About American Red Cross of Southeastern PA - Headquarters
Location:
2221 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 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 offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities -- including:
- Biomedical/Blood Services as an Screener, Ambassador or Driver
- Disaster Cycle Services as a Responder (locally and/or nationally) or Recovery Caseworker
- Emergency Preparedness as a Smoke Alarm Installer or Youth Educator
- Logistics
- Community Outreach
- Volunteer Services
- Service to the Armed Forces
- Administration
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
601 Westtown Road Ste 385West Chester, PA 19382
DATE POSTED
December 2, 2024
SKILLS
- Crisis Intervention
- Disaster Response
- Bereavement Support
- Case Work / Management
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Crisis Counseling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible but picks up when there is an ongoing response.