DCS: Disaster Action Team (DAT) Service Associate Jefferson County

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• Purpose

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. 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.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by DAT Leadership.

• Time Commitment

Varies. Minimum number of shifts as required by Chapter/Region.

• Qualifications

Required:

• Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities.
• 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

• Length of Appointment

May retain position if training is updated, and regional engagement criteria is met

• Development Opportunities

DAT Supervisor, DAT Manager, DAT Coordinator, Duty Officer, Recovery Caseworker; Mass Care related positions

• Requirements

See the Disaster Responder Training Requirements document for current training requirements.