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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Alaska Region

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A dispatcher supports our Regional Disaster Services department. This role ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and regional disaster responses. The dispatcher is also known as a Duty Officer.

Leadership

  1. May determine if Red Cross action is required; may decide if Red Cross will respond via DAT.
  2. Uses event triggers such as size, scope, and type of the event to direct the DAT response.
  3. Works with on-scene DAT leadership to support the response and provide technical guidance.
  4. Support and trains new Duty Officers.

Functional

  1. Dispatch DAT members and monitor the response to ensure appropriate resources are made available.
  2. Activate Disaster Health Services, Disaster Mental Health, and Disaster Spiritual Care, Public Affairs when requested.
  3. Documents incoming disaster notification and creates & verifies events in RC Respond.
  4. May be required to monitor activity across multiple DAT responses.
  5. Notify Chapter and Regional staff of significant events, and contribute to an Initial Incident Report, when appropriate.
  6. Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region.

What we are looking for:

  • Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to mission of the American Red Cross
  • Ability to remotely monitor and track details of DAT responses
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in complex and stressful situations
  • Proficient with Red Cross systems and online interfaces
  • Speak clearly on the phone and in person
Please contact our local Volunteer Recruiter at 907-791-0882 or by email at jocelynn.cobb@redcross.org

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About American Red Cross - Alaska Region

Location:

235 East 8th Avenue, Suite 200, Anchorage, AK 99501, 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
Disaster Relief
Emergency & Safety
Community, Disaster Relief, Emergency & Safety

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

235 East 8th AvenueAnchorage, AK 99501

SKILLS

  • Disaster Relief Call Center
  • Disaster Response
  • Organization
  • People Skills
  • Basic Computer Skills

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Orientation or Training
  • On Call Dispatch- shifts are available

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