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Flexible Schedule
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Palm Desert, CA 92211
The Client Casework Associate plays an integral part in providing good customer service to the community members affected by a disaster. Red Cross extends aid in an equitable and impartial manner without regard to economic status, racial, religious, political, or ethnic affiliations. Responsibilities: 1. Assist with the creation and input of disaster cases. 2. Conduct initial interview and/or follow up with clients. 3.Review cases and data entry with attention to detail. 4. Assist with client surveys. 5. Assist with other projects as assigned. Time Commitment: Flexible Qualifications: *Awareness, understanding of Red Cross Fundamental Principles and roles during a disaster. *Education background can be High School diploma/equivalent or higher. I*In this position it is very important to have good attention to detail and have the ability to follow directions. *Must have working computer knowledge and ability to learn new computer applications including e-mail and internet web programs. *To do this job it will take the ability: To have good people skills, good written and verbal skills, work well under stress, to be flexible to different working environments (office or field), have strong organizational skills, good listening skills, be a team player and communicate well. *Due to the nature of trust in this position: Staff in this position must be able to adhere to a high level of confidentiality. Sign-up to volunteer today ! Please email questions to Kari Strain, the Sr. Volunteer Recruiter Specialist, at Kari.strain@redcross.org or (509) 679-8795.
Date Posted: 2024-02-26
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Flexible Schedule
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Riverside, CA 92507
RFL Instructors provide training in their divisions/regions to build capacity and knowledge around International Services and the global Red Cross Red Crescent mission. They are responsible for training Red Cross paid and volunteer staff in International Services related course content so that services can be provided in their local communities. Key Responsibilities: Facilitate International Services courses, primarily focusing in the RFL Caseworker course, but including the RFL Outreach workshop, Fundamental Principles or other available International Services courses Teach the RFL Casework Course at least once a year, supporting your region and if possible neighboring regions. Updating training records in learning management system Stay up-to-date on Restoring Family Links program updates through participation in International Services conference calls and by receiving program email updates. Qualifications: Be a qualified instructor in another Red Cross course or have successfully completed the Basic Instructor Fundamentals Course or Instructor Specialty Course (Required) Be certified as a Restoring Family Links instructor by RFL Master Instructor (Required) Have strong written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation and facilitation skills (Required) Be available to teach the RFL Instructor Course when needed (Required) Be willing to keep up-to-date on RFL program updates through participation in RFL conference calls and email updates (Required) Have experience with RFL work in some capacity (casework, casework supervision, outreach/promotion of RFL activities, training) (Preferred) Have experience managing training events and an instructor roster (Preferred) Training: We provide all the training! Complete the RFL Instructor course facilitated by RFL Master Instructor, having previously completed the RFL Caseworker course or experience providing casework in your community. Preferably have previously completed other American Red Cross course in facilitation. Training provided by the Red Cross, estimated 7-9 total hours. Complete training within 3 months. Time Commitment: Commit 10 hours a month to plan, facilitate, report IHL outreach and classes. due to trainings requirements ,we seek volunteers able to spend at least a year with us. A minimum of 6 months would be acceptable for some scenarios. Presentation days/times will vary, commonly on a weekday during business hours, some weekends. #ClimateAcitonCorps "WE ARE LOOKING FOR LOCAL HEROES TO POSITIVELY IMPACT YOUR VETERAN COMMUNITY" Sign-up to volunteer today! Please email questions to Juana Zapata, the Sr. Volunteer Recruiter Specialist, at Juana.Zapata@redcross.org or (951) 205-6689.
Date Posted: 2024-02-26
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Flexible Schedule
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Riverside, CA 92507
Licensed healthcare professionals are needed! Are you a licensed healthcare professional? If so, we also have a high need for health care workers to provide assistance and healthcare to shelter residents. With predictions for a very active hurricane and wildfire season, disaster victims need your expert care and comfort. Training is free and CE credit is available. For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 10 consecutive days, with shifts of 8 or 12 hours each (we'll cover travel, food, and accommodations) OR stay local. If the need arises, volunteers are asked to commit to multiple local shifts of 4, 8 or 12 hours each. Licensed Required: RN, LPN, LVN, EMT, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, APRN. It’s the hardest job you will ever love! Key Responsibilities: Disaster Health Services Supervisor (IDC/DHS/SV). Lead team of licensed healthcare professionals Act as liaison for DHS team with the shelter manager Assist DHS service associates with documentation and data gathering (including C-MIST interview). Communicate access and functional needs of clients to shelter manager Provide hands-on care as necessary, including assistance with activities of daily living, wound care, incontinence care, health assessments, health education, and determination that a higher level of care is needed for the client Observation and health screening for COVID-19 like illness for all shelter clients daily Lead the management of a shelter isolation care area. Complete required virtual self-paced and instructor-led training for the position (29 hours total) Key Responsibilities: Disaster Health Services Service Associate (IDC/DHS/SA). Provide hands-on care for shelter clients to include but not limited to assistance with activities of daily living, wound care, incontinence care, and assistance with functional needs. Provide health education, health assessments, and determination if a higher level of care is needed. Assist clients to replace medications, durable medical equipment, or consumable medical supplies. Advocate for client needs with the Disaster Health Services supervisor. Support maternal and child needs as necessary. Complete required virtual self-paced and instructor-led training required for the position (9 hours total). Time Commitment: Varies by disaster Sign-up to volunteer today ! Please email questions to Kari Strain, the Sr. Volunteer Recruiter Specialist, at Kari.strain@redcross.org or (509) 679-8795.
Date Posted: 2024-02-26
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Flexible Schedule
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Palm Desert, CA 92211
The Red Cross Riverside County Chapter is in need of COVID-19 Shelter Service Associate temp positions. The Shelter Service Associate is a temporary position assigned to work in person in a Red Cross shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event this hurricane/wildfire season . Shelter Service Associates complete tasks necessary for shelter operations and provide assistance for disaster clients. Shelter Service Associates support the day-to-day activities within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information, or other areas within a shelter. Key Responsibilities: Following worker safety procedures for working in a COVID environment Embodying the fundamental principles of the American Red Cross in their work with clients, disaster responders, and partners Providing excellent client service and support the daily maintenance of the shelter operation at the direction of the assigned Shelter Supervisor Using the Shift Tool during the disaster event to report availability and schedule shelter shifts Completing the required virtual self-paced training (3 hours of training total) Time Commitment: Local: Minimum of 5 days working 4-, 6- or 12-hour shifts Beyond region: Minimum of 14 days working 8 or 12 hour shifts Hurricane/Wildfire Season 2020 Required Qualifications: Ability to build appropriate and effective relationships with co-workers and shelter residents. Ability to support and correct performance, manage conflict and ask for help early on so that workflow and service delivery does not impact shelter residents or the shelter community. Demonstrates clear, concise, and effective written and verbal communication. Lift / carry 20 lbs. multiple times/shift. Stand and or sit for two-hour periods and walk for two miles during a shift. Walk on uneven terrain. Work outdoors in inclement weather, extreme heat and/or humidity and/or extreme cold. Climb two or more flights of stairs. Speak clearly on phone and in person. Work for long periods on computer and/or reading small print and/or writing. Drive in daytime and at night Minimum 18 years of age Willing and able to volunteer in person in a COVID -19 disaster shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event Availability to sign up for shifts on consecutive days (shifts may be 4, 8 or 12 hours long) Willing to complete 3 hours of virtual self-paced training required for position Training: We provide all the training! Sign-up to volunteer today ! Please email questions to Kari Strain, the Sr. Volunteer Recruiter Specialist, at Kari.strain@redcross.org or (509) 679-8795.3
Date Posted: 2024-02-26
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Flexible Schedule
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Palm Desert, CA 92211
The Red Cross Riverside County Chapter is in need of COVID-19 Disaster Health Services Associates temp positions. Disaster Health Services Service Associate is a temporary position assigned to work in person before, during and/or after a disaster event this hurricane/wildfire season. Volunteers in this role provide assistance and healthcare to shelter residents as needed. Key Responsibilities: * Provide hands on care for shelter clients to include but not limited to assistance with activities of daily living, wound care, incontinence care, assistance with functional needs. * Provide health education, health assessments and determination if a higher level of care is needed. * Assist clients to replace medications, durable medical equipment or consumable medical supplies. * Advocate for client needs with Disaster Health Services supervisor. * Support maternal and child needs as necessary. * Complete required virtual self-paced training for position (4 hours total) Time Commitment: Local: Multiple 4-, 6- or 12-hour shifts *Length of Appointment : i.e. 1 year commitment; renewable Hurricane/Wildfire Season 2020 Required Qualifications: * A current, unencumbered license in at least one of the following professions: o Registered Nurse (RN) o Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) o Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) o Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)* o Paramedic* o Medical Doctor (MD) o Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) o Physician Assistant (PA) o Nurse Practitioner (NP) o Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) * Minimum 18 years of age * Willing and able to volunteer in person in a COVID -19 disaster shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event * Availability to sign up for shifts on consecutive days (shifts may be 4, 8 or 12 hours long) * Willing to complete 4 hours of virtual self-paced training required for position Training: We provide all the training! Sign-up to volunteer today ! Please email questions to Kari Strain, the Sr. Volunteer Recruiter Specialist, at Kari.strain@redcross.org or (509) 679-8795.
Date Posted: 2024-02-26