Lead: Local Disaster Response Supervisor - DTLA * Koreatown * South LA * West LA

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This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. To serve as a team leader on a Disaster Action Team (DAT) response providing scheduled 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster. The DAT Supervisor is responsible for leading the on-scene response to ensure the immediate disaster-related needs of our clients are assessed and addressed ensuring all Red Cross standards and procedures are followed and monitors the safety of the on-scene team members.

• Act as a mentor for new DAT members.
• Ensure that the team responds to disasters within established timelines.
• Responsible for the Client Assistance Cards (CAC) used for the delivery of client services.
• Identifies and liaises with the on-scene incident commander and other appropriate authorities to coordinate Red Cross activity.
• As the on-scene leader, works with team to determine the appropriate immediate assistance for individuals and families.
• Assesses and communicates the need for additional support and resources (Public Affairs, Disaster Mental Health, Health Services, and Disaster Spiritual Care) to the Duty Officer and/or DAT Manager as appropriate.
• Ensures adequate DAT supplies, such as comfort kits and intake information is available to DAT members.
• Uses RC Care System to enter case data and issue Immediate Assistance using the Electronic Funds Transfer or CACs.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by DAT leadership.
• Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region.