American Red Cross: Disaster Response Program Lead (San Gabriel Valley and Pomona)

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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross

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This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. Ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and regional Disaster Action Team (DAT) responses. The Duty Officer supports the DAT program either at the chapter/territory level

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.

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.