Disaster Recovery Program Service Associate

The is a temporary position assigned to work in person in a Red Cross shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct Intake by interviewing the client and opening a case in RC Care
• Provide Financial Assistance to qualified clients.
• Conduct Follow-up and Recovery Planning Services
• Provide Internal Referrals
• Provide Community Referrals

Qualifications:

• Able to serve the client with care, comfort and concern
• Able to recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
• Ability to stand and/or sit for two-hour periods
• Ability to speak clearly on phone and in person
• Ability to work for long periods on computer and/or reading small print and/or writing
• Valid Driver’s License (required for Divisional and National Deployments)
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Available to sign up for shifts on consecutive days (shifts may be 4, 8 or 12 hours long)
• Willing to complete 9 hours of virtual self-paced training required for position
• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English