Help assess disasters: Disaster Assessment Team Lead
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Western PA Region
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PLACEMENT PURPOSE
Disaster Assessment Team Leaders lead local teams of event-based\" and current Red Cross volunteers to conduct disaster assessment of homes in an area impacted by disaster.
OPEN TIME DAYS
During a Disaster (\"Operational State\")
- 1 to 4 days depending on extend of disaster impact
- Typical start time is 7 or 8am;Typical end time is 5 or 6pm
- Partial days may be possible
- About 8 hours of training (inperson and/or online)
- Take part in at least two drills and exercises per year
- Attend quarterly meetings/conference calls
Required
- Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview (online or inperson)
- Disaster Assessment Fundamentals(online or inperson)
- Disaster Assessment Team Leader Workshop (inperson)
- Disaster Frontline Supervisor (in-person)
- Supporting Volunteers & Managing Teams (in-person)
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About American Red Cross - Western PA Region
Location:
225 Blvd. of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, 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ﾒ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.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
250 Jari DriveJohnstown, PA 15904
DATE POSTED
December 6, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- 12 month appointment with annual review