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Flexible Schedule
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Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Disaster Action Team Member Respond to local disaster scenes to meet the needs of those affected by disasters such as providing shelter and food and other Red Cross services. Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are local, personal disasters like home fires. They may not make the news, but we know they are just as devastating to the families affected. Trained and available, Disaster Action Team volunteers are ready to respond to these emergencies, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. From offering a shoulder to cry on, to meeting any immediate needs for shelter or supplies, to connecting people with long term recovery services, our volunteers ensure that families don’t have to face tough times alone. Disaster Action Team volunteers help local families cope with emergencies. Home fires and other disasters can occur any time, any place. As a Disaster Action Team volunteer, you’ll provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families begin the process of recovery. After your initial training, your shifts will include responding to emergencies within 2 hours, night or day, rain or shine, either on the scene or coordinating remotely to provide immediate compassion and care. With experience and further training you can take on leadership and response coordination roles to have a wider impact. At the same time, you’ll be developing skills that you may choose to apply to larger-scale disaster response efforts with the Red Cross. REQUIRED TRAINING * Orientation to the American Red Cross * On the job Disaster Services Training, Psychological First Aid, and others * Able to respond reliably when scheduled to be on call * Must have a valid driver's license and/or a timely, reliable way to get to the scene. To start your Red Cross journey visit https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=74700&h=158&p=1359660
Date Posted: 2024-03-07
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Flexible Schedule
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Santa Barbara, CA 93105
PLACEMENT PURPOSE Ensure military families’ needs are met when faced with an emergency. TIME COMMITMENT Flexible, with a scheduled commitment (10-20 Hours a Month) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Support the critical community services cases; which can include an intake interview to assess client needs and providing appropriate service to clients including referrals to other agencies; and the follow up process to include making follow-up calls to military members and/or families to determine if their needs are met, providing other follow-up actions needed for complete and timely client service Maintain strict confidentiality of any case notes, names and other personal information in accordance with Red Cross policies Understand and apply Service to Armed Forces (SAF) policies, procedures and protocols related to Red Cross client services consistently and correctly 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 TRAINING Orientation to the American Red Cross Specific SAF on-line casework and case management system training Specific SAF classroom training regarding practices, policies and procedures SAF Basic Training webinars (SAF Overview; Military 101; Family Follow-up; etc.) Diversity, Sensitivity and Awareness eLearning (Recommended) Visti: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=74700&h=158&p=1359660 to start your Red Cross journey today!
Date Posted: 2023-12-11
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Flexible Schedule
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Bakersfield, CA 93308
Description: If you are a Clinically Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner, we have incredible virtual volunteer experiences available to you. These opportunities are a great way to gain unique direct services experience and CEU’s. Mental health professionals play a central and rewarding role in Red Cross disaster relief operations, offering emotional support and promoting resilience in responders and survivors who are coping with stress and loss. Disaster Mental Health workers respond to the psychosocial and emotional needs of people affected by disaster. This includes members of the affected community as well as other members of the Red Cross workforce experiencing the stress of disaster response. Using professional knowledge and skills, Disaster Mental Health workers provide approved interventions that focus on basic care, support and comfort of individuals experiencing disaster-related stress. Primary responsibilities: * Provide crisis intervention to clients impacted by a disaster. * Participate in relevant meetings and activities as a member of the Disaster Mental Health chapter team. * Help facilitate long-term recovery for clients impacted by disaster. * Help clients connect to other resources in the community as needed * Assist the chapter in developing partnerships with local mental health agencies. * Support other disaster responders before, during and after disaster response using Qualifications: * Requires strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work directly with others * Desire to work in the community * Ability to show initiative, communicate and work well with others * Flexible; easily adapt to surroundings and tasks * Ability to interact effectively with culturally diverse audiences * Strong interpersonal, communication and listening skills * This work requires access to a phone and computer. Master’s level or higher mental health professional with independent, clinical and unencumbered license in one of the following disciplines: Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, School Counseling/Psychology; Nursing (APN or CS in Mental Health area; RN’s who are board certified in Psy/MH). Retired mental health professionals who meet the above criteria and maintained a license/certification in good standing upon retirement without any disciplinary action taken by the issuing US state or territory licensing or certification board.
Date Posted: 2023-12-11
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Flexible Schedule
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
PLACEMENT PURPOSE Ensure military families’ needs are met when faced with an emergency. TIME COMMITMENT Flexible, with a scheduled commitment (10-20 Hours a Month) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Support the critical community services cases; which can include an intake interview to assess client needs and providing appropriate service to clients including referrals to other agencies; and the follow up process to include making follow-up calls to military members and/or families to determine if their needs are met, providing other follow-up actions needed for complete and timely client service Maintain strict confidentiality of any case notes, names and other personal information in accordance with Red Cross policies Understand and apply Service to Armed Forces (SAF) policies, procedures and protocols related to Red Cross client services consistently and correctly 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 TRAINING Orientation to the American Red Cross Specific SAF on-line casework and case management system training Specific SAF classroom training regarding practices, policies and procedures SAF Basic Training webinars (SAF Overview; Military 101; Family Follow-up; etc.) Diversity, Sensitivity and Awareness eLearning (Recommended) Visti: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=74700&h=158&p=1359660 to start your Red Cross journey today!
Date Posted: 2023-12-11
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Flexible Schedule
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Camarillo, CA 93012
PLACEMENT PURPOSE Ensure military families’ needs are met when faced with an emergency. TIME COMMITMENT Flexible, with a scheduled commitment (10-20 Hours a Month) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Support the critical community services cases; which can include an intake interview to assess client needs and providing appropriate service to clients including referrals to other agencies; and the follow up process to include making follow-up calls to military members and/or families to determine if their needs are met, providing other follow-up actions needed for complete and timely client service Maintain strict confidentiality of any case notes, names and other personal information in accordance with Red Cross policies Understand and apply Service to Armed Forces (SAF) policies, procedures and protocols related to Red Cross client services consistently and correctly 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 TRAINING Orientation to the American Red Cross Specific SAF on-line casework and case management system training Specific SAF classroom training regarding practices, policies and procedures SAF Basic Training webinars (SAF Overview; Military 101; Family Follow-up; etc.) Diversity, Sensitivity and Awareness eLearning (Recommended) Visti: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=74700&h=158&p=1359660 to start your Red Cross journey today!
Date Posted: 2023-12-11