Humanitarian Support Worker
About The Position
Career Team is looking to hire a Humanitarian Support Worker who will provide humanitarian assistance and recovery support services to disaster-impacted individuals and families within the declared disaster area. Work is designed to address humanitarian impacts of the declared disaster through direct client services, community outreach, and coordination of recovery resources. This is a project-based position funded through 9-months, with the possibility of extension (depending on funding). This position is expected to be 100% onsite performing Disaster Relief Employment work. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at VOAWW (Volunteers of America Western Washington).
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work with individuals experiencing trauma and stress
- Proficiency with computer applications and database systems
- Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Eligible Participants must also meet the following criteria for this project-based position: Has been terminated, laid off, or received a notice of termination or layoff; OR Has been temporarily or permanently laid off as a consequence of emergency or disaster conditions related to recent flooding; OR Was self-employed but is now unemployed as a result of the economic impact of emergency or disaster conditions related to recent flooding; OR Is a military service member recently discharged or released under other than dishonorable conditions; OR Is a military spouse who experienced a PCS or ETS in the last 6 months; OR Up until recently relied on another immediate family member for financial support and no longer has that support; OR Has been unemployed for longer than 27 weeks
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree preferred
- Bilingual capabilities preferred (English/Spanish or other community languages)
Responsibilities
- Maintain and organize client files and recovery documentation
- Prepare reports on disaster recovery services and client outcomes
- Perform data entry and database management for disaster case tracking
- Support administrative functions of disaster recovery operations
- Conduct client intake and assessment for disaster-impacted households
- Perform outreach to flood-impacted households and businesses
- Conduct assessments to identify immediate and long-term recovery needs
- Provide disaster care coordination support to affected individuals and families
- Develop individualized recovery plans in collaboration with clients
- Maintain accurate and timely records in compliance with program standards
- Coordinate referrals to additional recovery resources and services
- Collaborate with local agencies, nonprofit organizations, and government partners
- Participate in disaster recovery meetings and community planning sessions
- Support community outreach efforts in disaster-affected areas
- Assist with coordination between various recovery service providers
- Support communication efforts with disaster-impacted communities
- Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset
- Other duties and projects as needed
Benefits
- payroll and benefits handled by Career Team
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
