Disaster Recovery: Shelter Transition Specialist

American Red Cross - Georgia Region; Jasper (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shelter Resident Transition (SRT) Service Associate is an operational position assigned temporarily to disaster relief operations. SRT Caseworkers work with shelter residents to understand their resources and transition roadblocks to help households create an individualized action plan so that they can transition from the shelter to a more sustainable living solution.

This role supports the American Red Cross mission by shortening displacement time and jumpstarting longer-term recovery for

Qualifications

• Experience in disaster relief or social services.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in high-stress environments.

Responsibilities

• Work with shelter residents to understand resources and transition roadblocks.
• Help households create an individualized action plan to move from the shelter to sustainable living.

Skills

Resource assessment

Case management

Job description

The Shelter Resident Transition (SRT) Service Associate is an operational position assigned temporarily to disaster relief operations. SRT Caseworkers work with shelter residents to understand their resources and transition roadblocks to help households create an individualized action plan so that they can transition from the shelter to a more sustainable living solution.

This role supports the American Red Cross mission by shortening displacement time and jumpstarting longer-term recovery for