Provide emergency assistance directly to people affected by disaster in Chester County. Services are provided within the established ARC SEPA policies and procedures.

-Key Responsibilities-

• Respond to disaster scenes and other emergencies to offer assistance to those affected by the incident
• Interview and assist individuals and families with their disaster-caused emergency needs
• Operate shelter/evacuation centers, provide mass feeding and distribute relief supplies
• Attend training classes on an ongoing basis

When a disaster happens during your on-call shift, you will receive a call from the Emergency Communications Center (Bridge) to see if you’re available to respond.

-Qualifications-

Must be 18 years of age or older
Willingness to interact with potential clients, often in high-stress situations
Attention to detail
Flexibility to respond to disasters on short notice