Needs From: Aloha United Way

Recruitment Team Member 13+  Join the Red Cross's Volunteer Recruitment team. The Red Cross is a 90% volunteer run organization. In your work on our recruitment team, you’ll compile lists of people, groups and organizations that we can recruit from, you’ll help with social media outreach, and you’ll help us to meet our diversity goals so that our volunteer workforce reflects the communities we serve. Tasks: Making Calls, Sending Emails, Creating Flyers, Writing, Social Media Content Creation, and host Virtual Recruitment Fairs for targeted positions.

Requirements: Willing to take 2.5 hrs. online training Proficient in English Comfortable speaking on the phone Reliable computer and internet access Able to write short emails to targeted groups 

NEW! Join the Red Cross as a BNI (Business Networking International) Member-18+ Attend weekly meetings, ask for referrals or introductions to people in our community, promote available positions, and give back to the other business owners in the group by giving them referrals as well. Great for people with a networking background!  
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In this customer service focused role, you'll work within our volunteer management system to ensure that both the staff members and volunteers are able to use, navigate through, and work within the system. A VCN team lead is required in every department, and they all report to the VCN lead in Volunteer Services. Training takes place as you go, and can take several months to reach proficiency in all areas

Responsibilities: Management: of the VCN system. Be the subject matter expert on all things Volunteer Connection Training: of volunteers and staff members on how to navigate and use the VCN system and programs within Collaboration: with community partners, across departments and with team members as well as volunteers Requirements: 13 years of age or older, proficient in English Computer/Internet access, willing to work virtually 2-4 Hours a week for team members, 6-8 hrs a week for leads Some availability to work during business hours preferred Willing to make calls on personal phoneData Analysis Comfortable working independently Comfortable working 1x1 and teaching individuals or small groups specific aspects of the VCN program IT or Computer science background, including database management  Prior experience working with Microsoft Excel Comfortable working with diverse groups of people, all ages

Preferred Qualities:

Customer Service oriented Leadership experience 1yr commitment preferred, 6 Months required Strong organization, and communication skills Enthusiasm for the Red Cross, willing to learn and work within our system to support our mission and programs Click here to start your application, or contact mary.finley@redcross.org for more information.  

The purpose of the Volunteer Onboarding Lead is to ensure that all new volunteers establish a positive relationship with the department and their Volunteer Supervisor. The Onboarding Lead ensures that Volunteer Supervisors understand the four essentials of onboarding and their responsibilities in the onboarding process. The Onboarding Lead ensures that the onboarding steps are being completed for every volunteer. 

Key Responsibilities
Provide oversight to onboarding tasks ensuring all new department volunteers are welcomed, introduced to their volunteer supervisor and provided department and position onboarding. Ensure Volunteer Supervisors understand the four essentials of onboarding and their responsibilities in the onboarding process. Train department volunteer supervisors how to utilize onboarding tools and checklist. Provide coaching to volunteer supervisors on how to effectively onboard a volunteer. Work with volunteer supervisors to ensure that volunteer positions have onboarding and training plans prior to volunteers start date. Ensure Department has a ready-to-go Department Overview session that provides a basic overview of how the department supports the Red Cross mission; how the work of the volunteer supports the Red Cross mission; department structure and priorities; appropriate systems, policies, procedures; department culture (e.g., department meeting schedule and informal/formal events) and how to update their profile and submit hours in Volunteer Connection. Work with volunteer supervisors to ensure that onboarding task completion is tracked in Volunteer Connection. Run onboarding report regularly and share with volunteer supervisors who have outstanding tasks to be completed. Actively participate on the Communications Engagement Team. Collaborate with Volunteer Supervisors to ensure volunteer satisfaction with the onboarding process. Participate in the annual Volunteer Workforce Planning Process.

Time Commitment: 5 hours/week, working remotely or on-site, 6 months to 1 year required, renewable based on performance

Qualifications:

Enthusiastic about Red Cross mission and programs, required Cultural sensitivity to diverse audiences, required Knowledge and understanding of Red Cross services and operations and opportunities for volunteer service, preferred Work well both individually and with others, required Experience in interviewing and onboarding employees or volunteers, required Experience in providing orientation or introductory trainings, required Supervisory or management experience, required Relationship building skills, required Ability to work collaboratively with staff/volunteer partners as well as board members, and senior management, required Understanding of the value of volunteer service and ability to provide leadership and support to ensure volunteers have a rewarding experience, required

Required Trainings: taken online

Orientation to the American Red Cross Volunteer Supervisor Courses: (required) Effective Onboarding and Training Volunteer Connection Basics: Profiles, Hours Manager and GroupShare Engaging Remote Volunteers  Volunteer Supervisor Courses (recommended) Leading and Empowering Volunteers Effective Volunteer Feedback and Feedforward Setting Expectations and Developing Work Plans Conducting and Documenting Performance Reviews Volunteer Recognition Department specific training as needed Go to redcross.org/volunteer to start your application, or contact mary.finley@redcross.org for more information

Mind-Body Medicine Workshop Facilitator, Reconnection Workshop Adult Facilitator & Coping With Deployments Instructor (Virtual) - In this role you will facilitate/teach the workshops that we offer to military service members. We are currently teaching 4 classes.

They are:

Dealing with Stress Communications Skills Dealing/working with children Caregiver Skills, and coping One person, once trained, will fill all three of these roles 3 days of virtual training (Happens on a Thursday, Friday, Saturday) Must have a CURRENT license as a mental health professional
Reliable computer and internet access necessary Click here to start your application, or contact mary.finley@redcross.org for more information.

 

As a caseworker under our Disaster Response department, you'll help people to recover after disasters by providing them with direct assistance, and referring them to our partners, as needed. Casework is great for anyone that has 2-3 days a week to give 2-3 hours each time they volunteer, and it's a great networking opportunity for nursing or social work students looking to gain service hours.

Requirements- Must be 18+ (to administer financial aid). Caseload is low, but this is a critical need position. Helps to follow up on DAT calls and those that seek shelter during major disasters.

Approx. 10 hours of training for base level, up to 20 hours of training for higher level casework- all training is done online at your own pace.

(A DAT-Disaster Action Team- goes out to local disasters like home fires, flooding, downed trees and other small-scale disasters to assist the people affected. They are the 2nd responders to events like these. Police/Fire will call our Disaster Hotline and the Hotline Volunteer takes down the information and deploys the DAT team. After the response is over, the caseworker takes over and stays with the family/individual until they're stable and the case can be closed).

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The Disaster Response Training instructor provides direct Disaster Cycle Services training on a relief operation. Trainings include classroom instruction, virtual instruction, or facilitating the presentation of video training within districts or geographical areas identified. Disaster Response Training Instructors will provide course rosters to the supervisor for administrative completion in our online training platform, EDGE

Key Responsibilities Teach and/or facilitate various topics/courses needed on a disaster relief operation. Supports the facilitation of orientation classes, on the job (OJT) and any other operational training needed Ability to utilize EDGE (we will train you!) for scheduling and set-up of classes Ability to organize information and reports for training Time Commitment: Flexible schedule available. Opportunities available during the day, evening or weekends. Must teach two classes per calendar year to remain as an instructor Qualifications:  Ability to work as team player & motivate others in team building Good verbal and non-verbal communications Ability to build effective relationships Demonstrates good customer service skills Ability to teach and speak in front of adult learners Demonstrates good organizational skills Ability to manage conflict Good computer skills (Excel, Power Point, Word) and knowledge of EDGE

Customer Focus
Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions

Action Oriented
Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm

Values Differences
Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization

Stand for two-hour periods Speak clearly on the phone and in person Work for long periods on the computer Climb two or more flights of stairs Drive in day and night time Click here to start your application, or contact mary.finley@redcross.org for more information

Licensed Mental Health Workers Needed for Disaster Response

Respond virtually and in-person to local disasters. You may work in a shelter, or on a Disaster Action Team as well as supporting those operations virtually. There are options for deployment in this role as well, but it is not required

Key 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

Time Commitment:

As needed to complete key responsibilities. Usually around 2 hours per call

CURRENT DISASTER MENTAL HEALTH ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

 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.

Position duration is 1 year, renewable annually

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In this position you’ll review cases that have been flagged, work with the team to make improvements in the recovery process, provide feedback, and escalate cases as needed. This role is great for someone with experience in accounting, auditing, casework, and/or fraud prevention. 

Key Responsibilities:

Completes detailed case review for cases marked as needing review in RC Care. Escalates cases of concern for further escalation following program guidance. Monitors patterns and trends for areas of risk or needed improvements. Provides feedback to the regional recovery team and Regional Disaster Officer for continuous improvement. Serve as the primary regional representative (or assign designee) on Division Disaster Readiness Work groups.

Time Commitment:
4-6 Hours a week on average. Will be up to 10hrs when there are active disaster responses happening

Requirements:

Orientation towards data management or finance and interested in supporting the delivery of services to clients affected by disaster and ensuring standardized direct client assistance. Comfortable using various computer applications including Excel, SharePoint and Outlook. Ability to be flexible and make decisions even when there is ambiguity Critical thinker and detail oriented Ability to analyze trends and spot irregularities

 

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DAT (Disaster Action Team) team members-Must be able to be on call as a responder for up to a week at a time. In this role you'll act as 2nd responders that respond for things like home fires and flooding (small scale disasters). You'll receive a call from our Duty officer (disaster hotline volunteer), and respond accordingly. Not virtual, car required.

Provide comfort and care, financial assistance, and housing as needed. Health Service and Mental Health Service workers provide appropriate screening and referrals or other assistance.  Click here to start your application, or contact mary.finley@redcross.org for more information

In this role, you'll work directly with the Red Cross CEO and COO, supporting the management and operations departments. You will work with other volunteers and staff in a fun environment, where we serve our local communities. Location is 4155 Diamondhead Rd.

Requirements:

Comfortable working in a professional environment with all types of people Prior experience working in an office Comfort working in Microsoft Office Suite apps Comfortable making calls, attending virtual meetings, and using a cell phone Organized, attention to detail

RECEPTION RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide general information to staff, volunteers, clients, and the public about the American Red Cross and its programs Greet visitors entering the building who need direction and provide support or assistance Provide support in answering phones, provide information, take messages, or transfer calls Create Word documents and Excel spreadsheets using Microsoft Office

Other Tasks

Support the overall administrative functions of the Operations department and its staff Help process vendor payments, manage document retention and vendor contracts and relationships Coordinate work orders for fleet and facilities maintenance and repairs Perform or assist with facility emergency drills Copy, file, and maintain paper or electronic documents Compile, sort and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered

Sheltering: Volunteers help support emergency shelters by staffing different areas, including reception, registration, dormitory, feeding, information collection and by completing other vital tasks. Base level training is 3.5 hours, we require extended training for regular local response totaling 6 hours. 

Hurricane Shelter Worker
18yrs + Speaks English Willing to work 5 shifts in a 2week period if shelters are open that long (4, 6, 8, 12 hr options available)  
Hurricane Shelter Manager
18yrs + Speaks English Willing to work 5 shifts in a 2-week period if shelters are open that long (4, 6, 8, 12 hr options available) 2+yrs experience managing a team of 5 or more people  
Shelter Health Services or Mental Health services Worker 18yrs + Speaks English Willing to work 5 shifts in a 2-week period if shelters are open that long (4, 6, 8, 12 hr options available) Current unencumbered license in Hawaii: Will need to provide license number  
Shelter Health Service, or Mental Health Services- Manager
18yrs + Speaks English Willing to work 5 shifts in a 2week period (4, 6, 8, 12 hr options available) 2+yrs experience managing a team of 5 or more people Current unencumbered license in Hawaii: Will need to provide license number  
For deployments: All of the above plus willing to deploy for at least two weeks to outer islands or mainland. If there is a large-scale disaster response, you may only be asked to complete the initial 3.5 hour training.

 

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Duty Officer- Virtual: In this role, you'll be the first line of contact for first responders to the Red Cross. Police/Fire call us and give the duty officer all the details of the event (usually a home fire, flooding, downed tree, etc.) This person receives call from first responders, takes down all the information, and then calls the DAT team and relays the information. Then, the DAT team responders go to the location of the event and assist. 

Willing to be on call 24hrs for up to a week at a time while waiting for calls Calls the DAT team with all needed information so that they can respond accordingly calls will be forwarded to your personal cell phone Great option for former first responders, emergency management students Click here to start your application, or contact mary.finley@redcross.org for more information