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Flexible Schedule
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Disaster Mental Health Associates respond to the psychosocial needs of people affected by a disaster, including Red Cross disaster workers, across the continuum of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Responsibilities: Willingness to support Red Cross Mission Identifying mental health needs through individual psychological triage and mental health surveillance. Promoting resilience and coping, including enhanced psychological first aid (EPFA), individual psychoeducation, community-level support, and community resilience training. Providing targeted disaster mental health interventions, including secondary assessment and referrals, crisis intervention, casualty support, and advocacy. Time Commitment: Flexible. Volunteers can work locally to respond to the needs of victims affected in local house fires, can participate in local preparations and exercises, and can deploy to help with local or national disasters. Qualifications: Must be an either: a current school psychologist, a current school counselor, a current psychiatric nurse, or a licensed mental health professional--hold a current, unencumbered license from, or is registered with, any U.S. state or territory as a social worker, psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or psychiatrist (any level license/registration, including non-clinical licenses such as Licensed Masters Social Worker or LMSW). Collaborative, assertive, and flexible working style. Ability to participate and contribute in regular meetings. Demonstrates the ability to engage in constructive and proactive problem-solving. Knowledge of Disaster Mental Health activity guidance. #ClimateAcitonCorps Training: We provide all the training! "WE ARE LOOKING FOR LOCAL HEROES TO POSITIVELY IMPACT YOUR COMMUNITY" Sign-up to volunteer today! Please email questions to Juana Zapata, the Sr. Volunteer Recruiter Specialist, at Juana.Zapata@redcross.org or (951) 205-6689
Date Posted: 2024-11-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
The Red Cross San Bernardino 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 2021 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 the 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 maybe 4, 8, or 12 hours long) Willing to complete 3 hours of virtual self-paced training required for the position We Provied all trainings! "WE ARE LOOKING FOR LOCAL HEROES TO POSITIVELY IMPACT!" Sign-up to volunteer today! Please email questions to Juana Zapata, the Sr. Volunteer Recruiter Specialist, at Juana.Zapata@redcross.org or (951) 205-6689.
Date Posted: 2024-11-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Licensed healthcare professionals are needed! Are you a licensed healthcare professional? If so, we also have a high need for health care workers to provide assistance and healthcare to shelter residents. With predictions for a very active hurricane and wildfire season, disaster victims need your expert care and comfort. Training is free and CE credit is available. For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 10 consecutive days, with shifts of 8 or 12 hours each (we'll cover travel, food, and accommodations) OR stay local. If the need arises, volunteers are asked to commit to multiple local shifts of 4, 8 or 12 hours each. Licensed Required: RN, LPN, LVN, EMT, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, APRN. It’s the hardest job you will ever love! Purpose: Disaster Health Services (DHS) Supervisor (SV) is a TEMPORARY POSITION assigned to work in person before, during, and/or after a disaster event this hurricane/wildfire season. The purpose of this role is to lead a team of Disaster Health Services responders to provide health services care to shelter clients. This role will act as the liaison from the Disaster Health Services team to the shelter manager. Advocacy for client needs is a primary purpose of this role. Key Responsibilities: Disaster Health Services Supervisor (IDC/DHS/SV). Lead team of licensed healthcare professionals Act as liaison for DHS team with the shelter manager Assist DHS service associates with documentation and data gathering (including C-MIST interview). Communicate access and functional needs of clients to shelter manager Provide hands-on care as necessary, including assistance with activities of daily living, wound care, incontinence care, health assessments, health education, and determination that a higher level of care is needed for the client Observation and health screening for COVID-19 like illness for all shelter clients daily Lead the management of a shelter isolation care area. Complete required virtual self-paced and instructor-led training for the position (29 hours total) Purpose: Disaster Health Services (DHS) Service Associate (SA) is a TEMPORARY POSITION assigned to work in person before, during, and/or after a disaster event this hurricane/wildfire season. Volunteers in this role provide assistance and healthcare to shelter residents as needed. Key Responsibilities: Disaster Health Services Service Associate (IDC/DHS/SA). Provide hands-on care for shelter clients to include but not limited to assistance with activities of daily living, wound care, incontinence care, assistance with functional needs. Provide health education, health assessments, and determination if a higher level of care is needed. Assist clients to replace medications, durable medical equipment, or consumable medical supplies. Advocate for client needs with Disaster Health Services supervisor. Support maternal and child needs as necessary. Complete required virtual self-paced and instructor-led training required for the position (9 hours total). Time Commitment: Varies by disaster #ClimateAcitonCorps Training: We provide all the training! "WE ARE LOOKING FOR LOCAL HEROES TO POSITIVELY IMPACT YOUR COMMUNITY" Sign-up to volunteer today! Please email questions to Juana Zapata, the Sr. Volunteer Recruiter Specialist, at Juana.Zapata@redcross.org or (951) 205-6689.
Date Posted: 2024-11-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
The Disaster Health Services Associate provides healthcare and first-aid for clients, and in some cases, staff. Additionally, this role assesses for and responds to public health issues in Red Cross service delivery sites. Responsibilities: *Assess and triage the health needs of the shelter population - at the time of registration and on an on-going basis. *Evaluate and treat client's illnesses and/or injuries per past history utilizing the ARC Health *Services Protocols as a guideline. *Immediately refer critical illness or injury to a higher level of care - i.e. Emergency Medical System (EMS). *Document appropriately in accordance with HIPAA guidelines to ensure client confidentiality. *Monitor shelter clients and staff for disease outbreaks and report to public health through Health Services Supervisor. *Consider if current housing or shelter is appropriate for client's required level of care. *Make appropriate community referrals. *Refer individuals with mental or emotional health issues to Disaster Mental Health workers. *Ensure ongoing sanitary conditions of restrooms, food service, and healthcare areas. Ensure the security of all medical supplies and equipment. *Inform the facility manager of any safety hazards or sanitation problems. *Arrange for replacement of emergency medication for disaster-related health needs of shelter residents in accordance with ARC regulations & policies. Time Commitment: Flexible. Works with the Disaster Action Team (DAT) participating in an on-call system. Qualifications: Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and submission of vaccine status and supporting documentation in Volunteer Connection if participating in in-person activities and/or performing work in a Red Cross facility. *Attendance in volunteer orientation and completion of all required forms (volunteer and DSHR* applications) and clear background check. * DSHR- It is a requirement for all *Disaster and Client Services volunteers to register in the ARC Disaster Services Human Resource system to track all trained disaster services volunteers. *Must be a Healthcare Professional with an unencumbered license or certification from an issuing authority in one of the following disciplines: -Physician (MD / DO) -Registered Nurse (RN) -Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) -Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT-B) -Paramedics (EMT-P) -Physician Assistants (PA) -Allied Health Workers (Case by Case Basis) *Must be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic First Aid by either the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Note: Red Cross CPR and First Aid classes are free for volunteers Training: We provide all the training! "WE ARE LOOKING FOR LOCAL HEROES TO POSITIVELY IMPACT YOUR COMMUNITY" Sign-up to volunteer today! Please email questions to Juana Zapata, the Sr. Volunteer Recruiter Specialist, at Juana.Zapata@redcross.org or (951) 205-6689.
Date Posted: 2024-11-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Be a source of refuge and support when disasters strike! Fires and storms are unexpected, but you can join one of our local teams that are trained to respond to emergencies. Be that help comfort and support people who are forced from their homes due to fires, storms, and other emergencies so they don’t have to face tough times alone! People affected by disaster need your support and care! As a Red Cross Shelter volunteer, you'll be part of a team providing a safe place to rest and a path toward recovery. If you can travel outside of your local area, a commitment of a least 14 consecutive days to volunteer for 8- or 12-hour shifts is needed (we'll provide travel accommodations). OR stay local. If the need arises, volunteers are asked to commit to multiple local shifts of 4, 6, or 12 hours each. The hours are long, the work is hard, but the experience will change you forever! Purpose: The Shelter (SH) Supervisor (SV) is a TEMPORARY POSITION assigned to work in person in a Red Cross shelter before, during, and/or after a disaster event. Shelter Supervisors supervise a team of assigned workers to successfully complete tasks necessary for shelter operations and aid disaster clients. Shelter Supervisors guide and 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: Shelter Supervisor (MC/SH/SV) Embody and share the fundamental principles of the American Red Cross in their work with clients, disaster responders, and partners Oversee and support services provided to clients as assigned either to a specific area or as a shift supervisor Ensure a safe shelter environment where rules, guidelines, and schedules are followed while accommodating individual needs and showing compassion for all clients Work with Shelter Manager to ensure that services provided are efficient and cost-effective Maintain a productive, organized, supported shelter team Provide complete and timely submissions of all required and requested reports Complete the required virtual self-paced and instructor-led training (17 hours of training total) Qualifications: Required: Willing and able to volunteer in person in a disaster shelter before, during, and/or after a disaster event Ability to build appropriate and effective relationships with co-workers and shelter residents. Ability to support and correct team and individual performance, manage conflict and ask for help early on so that workflow and service delivery does not impact shelter residents or the shelter community. Demonstrate clear, concise, and effective written and verbal communication. Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs. multiple times per shift. Ability to stand and or sit for two-hour periods and walk for two miles during a shift. Ability to walk on uneven terrain. Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather, extreme heat and/or humidity, and/or extreme cold. Ability to climb two or more flights of stairs. Ability to speak clearly on phone and in person. Ability to work for long periods on the 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 maybe 8 or 12 hours long) Minimum 2 years experience supervising a team of 5 or larger Willing to complete 17 hours of virtual self-paced and instructor-led training required for the position Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English Purpose: The Shelter (SH) Service Associate (SA) is a TEMPORARY POSITION assigned to work in person in a Red Cross shelter before, during, and/or after a disaster event. 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: Shelter Service Associate (MC/SH/SA). Embody the fundamental principles of the American Red Cross in their work with clients, disaster responders, and partners Serve as a shelter worker on a disaster relief operation; roles may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information, or other areas within a shelter. Meet disaster-caused sheltering needs of individuals, families, and communities. Provide services with kindness and compassion that are accessible and equitable to all clients. Maintain clear communication and collaboration with supervisors and peers. Complete the required virtual self-paced training (3.5 hours of training total) Qualifications: Required: Willing and able to volunteer in person in a disaster shelter before, during, and/or after a disaster event. 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. Demonstrate clear, concise, and effective written and verbal communication. Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs. multiple times per shift. Ability to stand and/or sit for two-hour periods and walk for two miles during a shift. Ability to walk on uneven terrain. Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather, extreme heat and/or humidity, and/or extreme cold. Ability to climb two or more flights of stairs. Ability to speak clearly on phone and in person. Ability to work for long periods on the 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 maybe 4, 8, or 12 hours long) Willing to complete 3.5 hours of virtual self-paced training required for the position Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English Time Commitment: Varies by disaster #ClimateAcitonCorps "WE ARE LOOKING FOR LOCAL HEROES TO POSITIVELY IMPACT YOUR COMMUNITY" Sign-up to volunteer today! Please email questions to Juana Zapata, the Sr. Volunteer Recruiter Specialist, at Juana.Zapata@redcross.org or (951) 205-6689.
Date Posted: 2024-11-15
