The 2018 hurricane season has been extraordinarily active in parts of the U.S., with Hurricane Florence currently impacting millions in the Carolinas. As this natural disaster unfolds, the staff here at VolunteerMatch is doing its part to ensure that, if you are in an affected community, you are prepared and safe. And if you are looking to help with disaster relief efforts, you know about the most effective ways to contribute.
This is a Virtual Opportunity, with no fixed address.
About
Location: This is a virtual position
Purpose: Provide off-site support to Disaster Action Team members during local responses with the goal of mobilizing a team of volunteers to respond within 2 hours
Responsibilities:
Commit to availability during on-call shifts
Verify fire incidents with local fire departments
Use DCSOps tool to dispatch Responders to local incidents
Serve as off-site point of contact for DAT Responders and Trainees throughout the response, and ensure fiscal tools are loaded.
Inform Duty Officer of complex or large disasters and mobilize support as needed
Inform Disaster Public Affairs Responders of incident responses
Represent the American Red Cross by operating within established procedures and guidelines and ensure their observance by team members during responses
Act in ways consistent with the American Red Cross Mission and Fundamental Principles
Clearly, appropriately, and professionally communicate with DAT members, paid and volunteer staff, and community partners
Complete all necessary training courses (see Training Section below) within first year of service
Regularly attend DAT Dispatch meetings/conference calls
Qualifications:
Reliable access to Internet during on-call hours
Reliable access to telephone during on-call hours
Familiarity with policies, regulations, and procedures for local disaster response and services
Team leadership and organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated initiative and ability to make decisions within established guidelines
Ability to effectively communicate and delegate tasks in stressful situations
Training:
Disaster Services: An Overview (1 hr online)
Disaster Action Team Orientation (3 in person)
Direct Client Assistance Fundamentals (30 min online)
Dispatch Workshop (3 hr in-person)
Handling a Crisis Call (1 hr online)
DCSOps Training Videos
To Apply for this position please email Angie.Roske@redcross.org or go to redcross.org/volunteer to begin the application process
