Support and deploy disaster responders - flexible on-call hours: *Dispatcher-Regional Duty Officer
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Cascades Region
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PLACEMENT PURPOSE
The Regional Duty Officer (RDO) is the on-call operations lead for the Cascades Region and ensures a timely and appropriate response to emergencies that occur with the region. The RDO receives the initial request for assistance from first response agencies and individuals that have experienced a disaster; coordinates the mobilization and deployment of initial responders to the disaster scene; and provides ongoing technical assistance and deployment of additional support resources as needed.
OPEN TIME DAYS
Minimum of two 4-hour shifts at least｠twice a month.
Required prior to appointment
- Disaster Services: An Overview (Module 1 and 2)
- DAT Workshop
- CAS 2.0: An Introduction, Creating & Editing Cases, and Issuing Assistance (Online)
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Recommended training following appointment
- DAT Forms Workshop
- Recovery Services: An Overview (Online)
- Psychological Firstaid
- Shelter Fundamentals
- FEMA IS 100, 200, 700, 800
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About American Red Cross - Cascades Region
Location:
3131 N. Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR 97227, US
Mission Statement
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Description
Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether it's one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things. The Red Cross workforce is made up of over 90% volunteers, meaning our mission is carried out by community members like yourself.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3388 Pacific BlvdAlbany, OR 97321
DATE POSTED
February 15, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- 1 year minimum