Help Those Who Are Impacted by Home Fires, Join the American Red Cross (King County)

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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross / Northwest Region

On-Call Disaster Response Team

Disaster Action Teams provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, particularly house fires, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing.

Our DAT team is responsible for:

  • Providing timely response to disasters and assisting those affected.
  • Responding to disaster scenes as assigned by Team Leader within two hours.
  • Meet the needs of those affected by disasters such as the need for shelter and food by providing Red Cross Services.
  • Complete forms related to services provided.
  • Provide referrals to other agencies.
  • Communicate to Team Leader about availability and readiness on a regular basis.

Further requirements:

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone, and by email
  • Excellent problem solving
  • Ability to be consistently respond immediately to notification calls and dispatch DAT when on call
  • Typical shifts are business hours on-call and night-time/weekend on call shifts
  • Driver's license needed



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About American Red Cross / Northwest Region

Location:

1900 25th Ave South, Seattle, WA 98114, 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

Community
Crisis Support
Disaster Relief
Community, Crisis Support, Disaster Relief

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Various Locations in King CountySeattle, WA 98144

(47.584576,-122.30365)
 

DATE POSTED

April 23, 2024

SKILLS

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Disaster Response
  • People Skills
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • On-call hours
  • All training will be provided

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