Purpose: To serve on a Disaster Action Team as a worker on a DAT response to provide 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster.
Responsibilities:
1. Works as part of an assigned team to respond to local disasters within two hours.
2. Delivers immediate direct client assistance in accordance with Red Cross standards and procedures.
3. Works with on-scene lead to assess whether additional resources/support are required and
communicates those needs to DAT Leadership.
4. Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region.
5. Commits to being available during assigned shifts, and communicate scheduling conflicts with DAT
Leadership.
6. Other responsibilities as assigned by DAT Leadership.
Time Commitment: Choose your availability on an availability and rotation schedule.
Qualifications: Demonstrated commitment to mission of the American Red Cross
Remains current with all required training.
Able to respond reliably when on call.
Able to follow Red Cross DAT and other related standards and procedures.
Ability to learn and use Red Cross systems and online interfaces.
Ability to work in challenging and stressful conditions such as poor air quality, uneven
ground, adverse weather, etc.
Must have a valid driver's license and/or a timely, reliable way to get to the scene.
Ability to take direction from steady state and operational leadership.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Customer Focus Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Action Oriented Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things that she/she sees as challenging.
Manages Diversity Treats all kinds and classes of people equitably; deals effectively with all races, nationalities, cultures, disabilities, ages and both sexes.
Is able to:
Stand for two hour periods
Sit for two hour periods
Walk on uneven terrain
Walk for two miles during a shift
Work in extreme heat, cold and/or humidity
Spend hours writing
Speak clearly on the phone and in person
Climb two or more flights of stairs
Drive in day time and at night
Development Opp: DAT Supervisor, DAT Manager, DAT Coordinator, Duty Officer, Recovery Caseworker; Mass Care related positions
Training: Complete multiple Disaster Responder Training Requirement classes (most are on-line) as directed by Disaster Program Manager.
