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This position supports the Regional Disaster department. This opportunity requires participation in in-person activities and/or performing work in a Red Cross facility. To serve on a Disaster Action Team as a worker on a DAT response to provide 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster.
Responsibilities:
Works as part of an assigned team to respond to local disasters within two hours.
Has access to RC Care and can directly enter case data.
Works with on-scene lead to assess whether additional resources/support are required and communicates those needs to DAT Leadership.
Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region.
Commits to being available during assigned shifts and communicates scheduling conflicts with DAT Leadership.
Qualifications:
Required:
Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and submission of vaccine status and supporting documentation in Volunteer Connection.
Willingness to carry vaccination card to work assignments.
Demonstrated commitment to mission of the American Red Cross
Remains current with all required training.
Able to respond reliably to local disasters when on call.
Able to follow Red Cross DAT and other related standards and procedures.
Reliable access to technology (including smartphone and laptop or computer)
Ability to learn and use Red Cross systems, including RC Care and RC Respond and online interfaces.
Ability to work in challenging and stressful conditions such as poor air quality, uneven ground, adverse weather, etc.
Must have a valid driver's license and/or a timely, reliable way to get to the scene.
Ability to take direction from steady state and operational leadership.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to:
Stand for two-hour periods
Sit for two-hour periods
Walk on uneven terrain
Walk for two miles during a shift
Work in extreme heat and/or humidity
Work in extreme cold
Spend hours writing
Speak clearly on the phone and in person
Climb two or more flights of stairs
Drive in daytime and at night
Other responsibilities as assigned by DAT Leadership.
To Apply for this position please go to: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=22490&h=210&p=206780
If you have questions, please contact Zack at zachary.ernst@redcross.org or call 612-463-6587.
About American Red Cross - Minnesota Dakotas Region
Location:
1201 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55454, 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 providing care and comfort to one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, an ill or injured service member or veteran, or support to a military family, 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.
