Shelter General Worker - Essential Healthcare Solutions LLC

Shelter General Worker – TEMP POSITION - North Carolina Hurricane Support

Essential HealthCare Solutions, LLC, a leading essential staffing company servicing national emergency and disaster efforts, seeks interested emergency relief personnel.

We are looking for individuals to support us during an emergency event. Our team seeks dedicated individuals who thrive in disaster emergencies to join our team as needed during emergencies. As a part of our emergency response team, you'll be crucial in providing support and assistance when it matters most. Apply now to be considered for this unique opportunity to make a difference when it counts.

Job Overview:

The Shelter General Worker functions as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team. They support shelter activities including serving as a screener, registration, and meal services. Ensures the safety, security, and sanitation of the shelter. Procures, stores, and distributes supplies and equipment at the shelter.

Each applicant interested in supporting in North Carolina will need to be ready to deploy and arrive at the designated site within 24-48 hrs. from the time of notice. Each applicant will need to complete an onboarding packet. It is uncertain as to the locations where personnel will be needed but will be located at staging areas established by State Agencies in various regions of the state.

Labor Rates: The following rate includes labor wages, lodging, per diem, and travel.

Case Manager Rate: $28/hr.

Overtime Rate: Time and a half

Shift: Up to 12 hrs./day – Up to 7 days/week

Location: TBD

Duties:

• Red Cross Shelter Fundamentals.
• Role may include work in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information, pet services, logistics including janitorial, and other areas within a shelter.
• Meet disaster-caused sheltering needs of individuals, families, and communities.
• Provide services that are accessible and equitable to all clients.
• Maintain clear communication and collaboration with supervisor and peers.
• Provide accurate reporting of sheltering activity as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Pass a level 1 background check.
• Staff must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in the social services and/or health care fields.
• Able to follow procedures and job tools including reporting requirements.
• Able to acquire, evaluate, and report information accurately.
• Able to participate and contribute to regular meetings.
• Able to interact with the community in a clear, compassionate manner, respectful of diversity and unique needs.
• Must have active listening skills.
• Must have good organizational skills and be accountable.
• Able to involve appropriate others in managing problems and conflict.
• Able to work well with others.
• Able to function in a dynamic and stressful environment with little or no supervision, adapting to change, negotiating compromise, and tolerating ambiguity.
• Able to lift/carry 20 lbs. multiple times/shifts.
• Able to stand and or sit for two-hour periods.
• Able to bend or stoop multiple times.
• Able to step up/down 18 inches and climb two or more flights of stairs.
• Able to speak clearly on the phone and in person.
• Able to drive in the daytime and at night.
• Able to work outdoors in inclement weather, extreme heat and/or humidity and/or extreme cold.

Essential HealthCare Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.