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Flexible Schedule
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Sarasota, FL 34232
Qualifications Required: Willing and able to volunteer in person in a disaster shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event. Ability to work in a continuously changing environment in which work priorities may change frequently. Comfortable interacting with people from various diverse background whose lives have been disrupted and many are presenting immediate needs. Comfortable working in a team environment as a frontline worker under the direction of a supervisor Valid Driver’s License (required for Divisional and National Deployments) Minimum 16 years of age Available to sign up for shifts on consecutive days (shifts may be 4, 8 or 12 hours long) Willing to complete 3.5 hours of virtual self-paced training required for position Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies Refer to the Physical Capacity Grid for physical and emotional requirements.
Date Posted: 2024-12-05
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Flexible Schedule
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, FL 34251
Purpose: This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. The purpose of this position is to provide Disaster Mental Health (DMH) services to clients and Red Cross workers during preparedness, response, and recovery within a chapter/region. Responsibilities Provide Disaster Mental Health interventions to clients impacted by a disaster. Participate in relevant meetings and activities as a member of the Disaster Mental Health chapter team. Participate in preparedness efforts, such as the Home Fire Campaign or community disaster education. Help facilitate long-term recovery for clients impacted by disaster. Assist the chapter in developing partnerships with local mental health agencies. Support other disaster responders before, during and after disaster response using staff mental health strategies. Qualifications A. CURRENTLY LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: At minimum, holds a master’s degree in one of the mental health professions listed below; and Holds 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) B. CURRENT SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS AND SCHOOL COUNSELORS: At minimum, holds a master’s degree in school psychology or school counseling; and Holds a current, unexpired license or certification as a school psychologist or school counselor issued by a state board of education. C. CURRENT PSYCHIATRIC NURSES: Have a state license as a registered nurse; and Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a psychiatric setting, verified by a letter from a current or previous employer. D. RETIRED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: Meet the above educational criteria for specified profession; and Held a license (any level license) from any U.S. state or territory as a social worker, psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, psychiatric nurse or psychiatrist, or a certificate as a school psychologist or school counselor, within the 5 years* prior to on-boarding as a Disaster Mental Health worker; and Maintained a license or certification in good standing upon retirement and without any disciplinary action taken by the issuing U.S. state or territory licensing or certification board. * If a prospective Disaster Mental Health volunteer has been retired for more than 5 years, the corresponding Disaster Mental Health Division Advisor should be consulted. See the Disaster Mental Health and Disaster Health Services Advisor Program Roster for a list of advisors and their contact information. EXCEPTION: An individual enrolled in the Disaster Mental Health program prior to May 2010 who does not meet these eligibility criteria can continue to work in the Disaster Mental Health activity given good standing with his/her chapter and a positive performance history while working on local and/or national relief operations. Development Opportunities Disaster Mental Health Chapter Coordinator and Disaster Mental Health Team Lead
Date Posted: 2024-11-18
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Flexible Schedule
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Sarasota, FL 34231
Purpose: This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. The purpose of this position is to provide Disaster Mental Health (DMH) services to clients and Red Cross workers during preparedness, response, and recovery within a chapter/region. Responsibilities Provide Disaster Mental Health interventions to clients impacted by a disaster. Participate in relevant meetings and activities as a member of the Disaster Mental Health chapter team. Participate in preparedness efforts, such as the Home Fire Campaign or community disaster education. Help facilitate long-term recovery for clients impacted by disaster. Assist the chapter in developing partnerships with local mental health agencies. Support other disaster responders before, during and after disaster response using staff mental health strategies. Qualifications A. CURRENTLY LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: At minimum, holds a master’s degree in one of the mental health professions listed below; and Holds 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) B. CURRENT SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS AND SCHOOL COUNSELORS: At minimum, holds a master’s degree in school psychology or school counseling; and Holds a current, unexpired license or certification as a school psychologist or school counselor issued by a state board of education. C. CURRENT PSYCHIATRIC NURSES: Have a state license as a registered nurse; and Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a psychiatric setting, verified by a letter from a current or previous employer. D. RETIRED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: Meet the above educational criteria for specified profession; and Held a license (any level license) from any U.S. state or territory as a social worker, psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, psychiatric nurse or psychiatrist, or a certificate as a school psychologist or school counselor, within the 5 years* prior to on-boarding as a Disaster Mental Health worker; and Maintained a license or certification in good standing upon retirement and without any disciplinary action taken by the issuing U.S. state or territory licensing or certification board. * If a prospective Disaster Mental Health volunteer has been retired for more than 5 years, the corresponding Disaster Mental Health Division Advisor should be consulted. See the Disaster Mental Health and Disaster Health Services Advisor Program Roster for a list of advisors and their contact information. EXCEPTION: An individual enrolled in the Disaster Mental Health program prior to May 2010 who does not meet these eligibility criteria can continue to work in the Disaster Mental Health activity given good standing with his/her chapter and a positive performance history while working on local and/or national relief operations. Development Opportunities Disaster Mental Health Chapter Coordinator and Disaster Mental Health Team Lead
Date Posted: 2024-11-18
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Flexible Schedule
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All of Flagler County, FL 32142
Purpose: This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. The purpose of this position is to provide Disaster Mental Health (DMH) services to clients and Red Cross workers during preparedness, response, and recovery within a chapter/region. Responsibilities Provide Disaster Mental Health interventions to clients impacted by a disaster. Participate in relevant meetings and activities as a member of the Disaster Mental Health chapter team. Participate in preparedness efforts, such as the Home Fire Campaign or community disaster education. Help facilitate long-term recovery for clients impacted by disaster. Assist the chapter in developing partnerships with local mental health agencies. Support other disaster responders before, during and after disaster response using staff mental health strategies. Qualifications A. CURRENTLY LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: At minimum, holds a master’s degree in one of the mental health professions listed below; and Holds 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) B. CURRENT SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS AND SCHOOL COUNSELORS: At minimum, holds a master’s degree in school psychology or school counseling; and Holds a current, unexpired license or certification as a school psychologist or school counselor issued by a state board of education. C. CURRENT PSYCHIATRIC NURSES: Have a state license as a registered nurse; and Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a psychiatric setting, verified by a letter from a current or previous employer. D. RETIRED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: Meet the above educational criteria for specified profession; and Held a license (any level license) from any U.S. state or territory as a social worker, psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, psychiatric nurse or psychiatrist, or a certificate as a school psychologist or school counselor, within the 5 years* prior to on-boarding as a Disaster Mental Health worker; and Maintained a license or certification in good standing upon retirement and without any disciplinary action taken by the issuing U.S. state or territory licensing or certification board. * If a prospective Disaster Mental Health volunteer has been retired for more than 5 years, the corresponding Disaster Mental Health Division Advisor should be consulted. See the Disaster Mental Health and Disaster Health Services Advisor Program Roster for a list of advisors and their contact information. EXCEPTION: An individual enrolled in the Disaster Mental Health program prior to May 2010 who does not meet these eligibility criteria can continue to work in the Disaster Mental Health activity given good standing with his/her chapter and a positive performance history while working on local and/or national relief operations. Development Opportunities Disaster Mental Health Chapter Coordinator and Disaster Mental Health Team Lead
Date Posted: 2024-10-23
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Flexible Schedule
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Leesburg, FL 34748
Qualifications Required: Willing and able to volunteer in person in a disaster shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event. Ability to work in a continuously changing environment in which work priorities may change frequently. Comfortable interacting with people from various diverse background whose lives have been disrupted and many are presenting immediate needs. Comfortable working in a team environment as a frontline worker under the direction of a supervisor Valid Driver’s License (required for Divisional and National Deployments) Minimum 16 years of age Available to sign up for shifts on consecutive days (shifts may be 4, 8 or 12 hours long) Willing to complete 3.5 hours of virtual self-paced training required for position Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies Refer to the Physical Capacity Grid for physical and emotional requirements.
Date Posted: 2024-12-05
