Disaster Recovery Analyst jobs in Southaven, MS

Sheltering Service Associate (Volunteer)

Opportunity Description:

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department.

• The Sheltering Service Associate is a temporary position assigned to work in person in a Red Cross shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event.
• Sheltering Service Associates complete tasks necessary for shelter operations and interacts with clients to ensure their needs are met.
• Sheltering Service Associates support the day-to-day activities within a shelter, which can include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas within a shelter.

Responsibilities:

• Follow all American Red Cross policies and procedures in their work with clients, disaster responders and partners
• Deliver excellent client service, support shelter operations at the direction of an assigned Shelter Supervisor
• Report availability and schedule shelter shifts

Requirements:

• 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
• 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

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $1.00 per year

Expected hours: 2 – 4 per week

Schedule:

• On call

License/Certification:

• photo identification (Required)

Work Location: In person