DCS : Disaster Spiritual Care Service Associate-Lake County

i.e. Approximate # of hours per week or month

• Regional responses : Shift work determined by the scale of the relief operation; a minimum requirement of 8-12 hours per day during the disaster relief operation for multiple, consecutive days.
• Beyond Regional responses : 12-14-hour days for extended periods depending on distance. Time and length of commitment will vary by operation.
• Qualifications

Please indicate which qualifications are required vs preferred

Required :

• Meets one of the following criteria :
• A disaster spiritual care provider in good standing in a National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) member organization
• A Board-certified chaplain
• A professional chaplain (paid or volunteer) and is endorsed by that organization
• An endorsed leader of a local faith community or organization
• Has successfully completed the DSC Screening evaluation conducted by a DSC Regional Program Lead or DSC Division Advisor for new DSC Volunteers.
• Good organization skills, responsible and punctual.
• Demonstrated active listening skills.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to provide interfaith support while respecting the principles of neutrality and impartiality.
• 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.
• Ability to stand and sit for two-hours periods.
• Ability walk on uneven terrain up to 2 miles per shift.
• Ability bend, stoop or crawl on the floor or ground multiple times a shift.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Ability to spend hours writing, speak clearly on phone, read small print for extended periods and work for long periods on computer.
• Ability to climb two or more flights of stairs.
• Ability to drive in daytime and evenings.