Disaster Action Team - I want to help families by responding to local disasters in my community

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Responsibilities

• Works as part of an assigned team to respond to local disasters within established time frames defined in the Disaster Action Team Program Standards & Procedures.
• Commits to being available during assigned shifts in RC Respond, the DAT scheduling system, and communicating scheduling conflicts with DAT Leadership.
• Maintains regular communication with Duty Officer and other members of the team while assigned to an event to ensure continuity and safety.
• Creates cases in RC Care, and complete confirmations as a second responder.
• Provides care, comfort, and compassion to clients (in accordance with Red Cross standards and procedures).
• Works with on-scene DAT leader to assess whether additional resources/support are required and communicates those needs to DAT Leadership.
• Tracks, issues, and maintains personal inventory of Client Assistance Cards.
• Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region.
• Supports DAT capacity building by mentoring and training DAT responders on DAT responses and exercises when available.
• Maintains RC Care Intake Worker user access.

Required:

• Demonstrated commitment to mission of the American Red Cross.
• Remains current with all required training.
• Reliable access to a smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
• Able to respond reliably to local disasters when signed up for a shift.
• Able to follow Red Cross DAT and other related standards and procedures.
• Proficient in using RC Care and RC Respond systems and online interfaces.
• Able to work in challenging and stressful conditions.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license and/or a timely, reliable way to get to the scene.
• Able to take direction from leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies