Maintain strict confidentiality of any case notes, and private personal information in accordance with Red Cross policies
Understand and apply Service to Armed Forces (SAF) policies, procedures and protocols related to Red Cross client services consistently and correctly
Support financial hardships/assistance by conducting an intake interview to assess all client needs and provide appropriate service to clients including referrals to other agencies. The follow up process should include making follow-up calls to veterans and/or other eligible military family members to determine if their needs are met and provide other follow-up actions needed for complete and timely client service.
Acquire a working knowledge of local, state, and federal resources aiding military members, families, and veterans
Maintain professionalism and conduct as stated in Red Cross policy
Qualifications
Required
Reliable access to resources needed to volunteer to include phone, personal computer, and internet connection.
Must have good customer service and problem-solving skills especially during challenging situations
Demonstrated ability to treat people with respect under all circumstances and instill trust in others while upholding the values and principles of the American Red Cross
Ability to apply active listening skills and employ reasoning and questioning strategies to capture, analyze, and interpret information from clients, staff, and management
Effective interviewing skills and a sound knowledge of telephone and in-person etiquette and pleasant and friendly manners respectful of human dignity
Good computer skills to include use of Internet; Internet search tools (Google, etc.); and Microsoft Office Suite, to include Outlook and word-processing
Ability to work with or without supervision and in a team environment
Effective verbal and written communication skills needed to produce clear case narrative
Able to work with culturally diverse populations
Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies.
Recommended
Able to support Red Cross SAF mission; have an awareness of and appreciation for military culture, military families, and veterans' issues
Bi-Lingual
Responsibilities
Maintain strict confidentiality of any case notes, and private personal information in accordance with Red Cross policies
Understand and apply Service to Armed Forces (SAF) policies, procedures and protocols related to Red Cross client services consistently and correctly
Support financial hardships/assistance by conducting an intake interview to assess all client needs and provide appropriate service to clients including referrals to other agencies. The follow up process should include making follow-up calls to veterans and/or other eligible military family members to determine if their needs are met and provide other follow-up actions needed for complete and timely client service.
Acquire a working knowledge of local, state, and federal resources aiding military members, families, and veterans
Maintain professionalism and conduct as stated in Red Cross policy
Qualifications
Required
Reliable access to…
Location
Remote
Volunteer must be in or near Winter Haven, FL
Associated Location
Winter Haven, FL, USA
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