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Join Our Disaster Volunteer Team in Mercer County!
ORGANIZATION: The American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania
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Purpose:
This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) department. Disaster Action Team (DAT) Service.Associates serve on a team to provide 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families whohave been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster.
Responsibilities:
- Works as part of an assigned team to respond to local disasters within established time frames
- 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 toan event to ensure continuity and safety.
- Creates cases in RC Care, and complete confirmations as a second responder.
- Provides care, comfort, and compassion to clients (in accordance with Red Cross standards andprocedures).
- Works with on-scene DAT leader to assess whether additional resources/support are required andcommunicates those needs to DAT Leadership.
- Tracks, issues, and maintains personal inventory of Client Assistance Cards.
- Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region.
- Supports DAT capacity building by mentoring and training DAT responders on DAT responses andexercises when available.
- Maintains RC Care Intake Worker user access
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated commitment to mission of the American Red Cross.
- Remains current with all required training.
- Reliable access to a smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
- 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.
- Proficient in using RC Care and RC Respond systems and online interfaces.
- Able to work in challenging and stressful conditions.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must have a valid driver's license and/or a timely, reliable way to get to the scene.
- Able to take direction from leadership.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies
Development Opportunity:
- Gain valuable training and experience while providing an invaluable service to your community
- Network and meet new people
- Develop customer service skills that last a lifetime
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About The American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania
Location:
2201 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222, 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
The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that...
...all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;
...our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;
...everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;
...all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and
...in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
247 South Oakland AvenueSharon, PA 16146
DATE POSTED
April 25, 2024
SKILLS
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- Customer Service
- Disaster Response
- Community Outreach
- Multi-Tasking
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Weekdays Variable; Preferred 1+ shift every 3 per month – Renewable