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DISASTER CYCLE SERVICES (DCS) SHELTER RESIDENT TRANSITION RESPONDERS

Available in Philadelphia and surrounding region.

Empower disaster clients along road to recovery!

• Work with shelter residents to better understand resources.
• Help households create individualized recovery plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support disaster clients at shelters as they transition to more sustainable living solution.
• Shorten clients’ time of disaster-caused displacement and jumpstarting their long-term recovery.
• Cultivate trust-based relationships with assigned households.
• Provide services equitably, including empowerment, transition planning, information, coaching, advocacy, resources & referrals, case conferencing, etc.
• Document household resources, barriers, and progression toward an identified transition plan.
• Additional related duties as discussed with supervisor.

Commitment:

• In-person regional position covering Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties.
• Episodic when large scale disasters are open; 30+ hours.

What makes you a great fit!

• Minimum age 18.
• Ability to work with a broad variety of people with diverse backgrounds.
• Proficient at appropriately involving others in managing conflicts and challenges.
• Valid Driver’s License (required for deployment out of region).
• Comfortable functioning in a dynamic and stressful environment.
• Willingness to acquire, evaluate, and report information accurately.
• NOTE: This role is not typically recommended for new Red Cross volunteers, though individuals with previous case management experience may do well starting in this role.

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