Disaster Recovery Director jobs in Gainesville, FL

Job Description:

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):

The Disaster Mental Health (DMH) Service Associate (SA) provides a range of mental and behavioral health support to individuals, families, and American Red Cross staff, who have been impacted by a disaster.

This temporary position is headquartered in the Gainesville, FL area and involves a team itinerating to multiple Florida counties throughout the state, including Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Levy, Madison, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, Suwannee, Taylor, Wakulla, etc., where our clients are located in non-congregate settings such as hotels or other service delivery sites. Transportation (i.e., rental cars) will be available for the employee's use within these areas during work hours.

The American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health program is a supportive care model provided in a community setting to address the psychosocial and emotional needs of individuals and families impacted by disaster and the Red Cross staff caring for those individuals and families. The program is unique in that it allows mental health professionals to use their skills in assessment, care, teaching, coaching, and coordinating recovery to promote and achieve an optimal level of mental health for a client after disaster and for the staff working with the clients. Disaster Mental Health workers promote client independence and resiliency.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD

• Support the emotional health of individuals, families, communities, and Red Cross staff through the use of disaster mental health interventions, predominantly Psychological First Aid.

• Assist in developing partnerships with local mental health agencies and community-based organizations to facilitate effective client referrals.

• Facilitate long-term recovery for clients by providing disaster mental health support and connection to local resources.

• Be available to provide disaster mental health support to staff as necessary.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):

• Education: Master's degree in a mental health profession; and

• Hold a current, unencumbered license in the State of Florida as a social worker, psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, psychiatric nurse, or psychiatrist.

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in a clinical mental health setting or equivalent combination of education and related experience required; experience in community mental health a plus.

Training: Red Cross Disaster Health Services and other Red Cross associated training will be provided on the job

Travel: Travel is required. A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is required.

Physical requirements may include the ability to sit or stand for long periods and adapt to long, irregular hours, and frequent schedule changes are required.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications):

• Must be able to provide compassionate care for clients with diverse needs and backgrounds.

• Demonstrated ability to implement Standards and Procedures and follow associated job tools including reporting requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to interact with community members in a clear, compassionate manner.

• Demonstrated ability to involve appropriate others in managing problems and conflict.

• Ability to acquire, evaluate, and report information accurately.

• Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

• Demonstrate time management for daily completion of all tasks for all clients.

• Demonstrated active listening skills.

• Ability to stay calm in chaotic situations.

• MUST BE Computer literate and understand basic programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, & web-based systems.

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The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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