Nonprofit
Published 14 days ago
Recovery Caseworker
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Carlisle, PA
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
4
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Disaster Relief, Health & Medicine, International Relations
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Background Check
Age Requirement:
18+
Description
Caseworker serving disaster clients
Provide follow up and recovery planning services, including referrals, for individuals and households following regional events - primarily home fires.
- Conduct follow-up for clients within 72 hours of case being opened by Disaster Action Team or Caseworker.
- May also conduct Intake and provide Financial Assistance to qualified clients if case was not opened by DAT
- Conduct Follow-up and Recovery Planning Services
- Provide Internal Referrals and External Referrals.
- Assist with problem-solving and advocacy upon request
- Use RC Care to document services according to the Client Care Program Standards and Procedures and RC Care Job Tools.
- Services may be provided in person or virtually.
- Work with community recovery partners to plan for community recovery needs and long-term recovery activities.
Qualifications
- Able to treat clients with care, comfort and concern.
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the American Red Cross.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in stressful situations and in a team-oriented setting.
- Demonstrated interest in learning about community resource organizations.
- Treats people equitably and works effectively with diverse populations
- Comfortable with technology
Location
Hybrid
Volunteer must be in or near Carlisle, PA
Associated Location
Carlisle, PA 17013, USA
