Organization
American Red Cross - Utah & Nevada Region

Red Cross: Disaster Spiritual Care

Duration
Recruiting now
Location
Reno, NV

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

In-Person

Recruiting now

Reno, NV 89502, US

About this Opportunity

The Disaster Spiritual Care Team Member provides disaster spiritual care support to individuals and families who have been impacted by a disaster.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist disaster clients to utilize their own spiritual resources, values and faith in the midst of crisis, regardless of one's faith tradition.
  • Participate in local responses, such as providing support to a family who has experienced a house fire.
  • Be involved in preparedness efforts, such as the Home Fire Campaign or community disaster education.
  • Assist the chapter in developing partnerships with local faith-based organizations.
  • Facilitate long-term recovery for clients by providing spiritual and emotional support, and connection to local resources.
  • Be available for staff who request spiritual care support.
  • Qualifications:

    You must meet one of the following:

    • A disaster spiritual care provider in good standing in a National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) member organization or
    • A Board-certified chaplain or
    • A professional chaplain (paid or volunteer) and is endorsed by that organization

    Watch our video to learn more: Disaster Services

    Issue area

    • Disaster Response & Recovery
    • Health & Wellness