*Services to the Armed Forces- Mental Health Volunteer
*Services to the Armed Forces- Mental Health Volunteer
This position supports the Regional Service to the Armed Forces department. Provide Reconnection Workshop modules to military, veterans and their families in various community-based settings.
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Remote/Virtual Volunteer Opportunity
Key Responsibilities
• Willingness to support the Red Cross mission and the United States military
• Provide Reconnection Workshops for military members, veterans and their families
• Work under the supervision of Regional SAF Lead
• Perform duties within the scope of licensure and training
• Stay up-to-date on mental health research and practices for military, veterans and their families
• Record volunteer hours per Red Cross policy
Qualifications
• Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities.
• SAF eligible mental health professional, holding a current and unencumbered license
• Available to mentor and co-teach training with new RW facilitators
• Personal or professional experience working with the military a plus
• Masters level or above mental health degree
Time Commitment
Facilitate at least two workshops per year
Development Opportunities
• Professional development opportunities
• Provide programmatic feedback for new initiatives to resiliency programs
• Manage volunteers, work independently or with a team
• Advocate, share and promote information regarding resiliency with others in local area
• Remain clinically active for professional licensing
Length of Appointment
Renewable annually based on satisfactory performance of position
Relationships
SAF National Headquarters Leadership;Division SAF Director/Manager, Region SAF Leadership; Military Leadership and families
Training
• Orientation to American Red Cross
• Reconnection Workshop