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Disaster Responder - DCS: Disaster Action Team (DAT) Specialist - Night Shifts
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
Are you comfortable using and learning new technology?
Do you have reliable access to a cell phone (with ability to receive text messages), laptop or computer?
Are you available on a consistent basis to respond to local disasters?
If yes then this position is for you!
This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) department.
Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are local, personal disasters like home fires. Disaster Action Teams (DAT) provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families begin the process of recovery.
Disaster Action Team (DAT) Specialists respond to local disasters and provide immediate compassion and care to clients.
Responsibilities
- Works as part of an assigned team to respond to local disasters within established timelines defined in the Disaster Action Team Program Standards & Procedures.
- Commits to being available during assigned shifts in RC Respond, the DAT scheduling system, and communicating scheduling conflicts with DAT Leadership.
- Maintains regular communication with Duty Officer and other members of the team while assigned to an event to ensure continuity and safety.
- Provides care, comfort and compassion to clients (in accordance with Red Cross standards and procedures).
- Works with on-scene DAT leader to assess whether additional resources/support are required and communicates those needs to DAT Leadership
- Completes second responder confirmations in RC Care, the client case work system.
- Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region.
- Maintains RC Care Intake Trainee user access.
Qualifications:
- Comfortable using and learning new technology
- Reliable access to a cell phone (with ability to receive text messages), laptop or computer.
- Able to respond reliably to local disasters when signed up for a shift.
- Able to follow Red Cross DAT and other related standards and procedures.
- Commitment to use RC Care and RC Respond systems as needed
- Able to work in challenging and stressful conditions such as poor air quality, uneven ground, adverse weather, etc.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must have a valid driver's license and/or a timely, reliable way to get to a disaster scene.
- Able to take direction from leadership.
- Strong verbal communications skills
- Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies
1 Shift
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06:00 PM to 06:00 AM
On Call Shift (Not required to be in person unless called for an emergency)
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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Location:
1105 rose hill drive, charlottesville, VA 22903, 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." The American Red Cross is led by amazing network of volunteers united by a generous spirit and unity of mission. The American Red Cross mission bonds us all. Because of Red Cross volunteers, donors and partners who carry the mission with us in our hearts, we can bring hope to the American people during times of need -- every day, week or month, year after year. We have 5 Services Areas! Ask Lydia Delamatta how you can join this amazing organization today!
Description
Each day, thousands of people - people just like you - provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world.
The Central and Shenandoah Virginia Chapter of the American Red Cross is made up or 18 counties and 5 independent cities, and serve in our community every day. We are here when a family has lost their home to a fire; when a child needs blood after an accident; when a service member needs to get home for a family emergency; when a heroic citizen has to perform CPR on a stranger in the street; and when people seek shelter, food and comfort after a large scale disaster.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Charlottesville, VA 22901
DATE POSTED
March 26, 2024
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Disaster Response
- Bilingual
- Cross-cultural Communication
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Many disaster action team volunteers share these life experiences and skills: Team-oriented Bilingual Comfortable with ambiguity Empathetic and compassionate Disaster response experience Can remain calm and patient during stressful situations