ALERT!! Shelter Service Associate NEEDED! Turn Compassion Into Action!!

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