Disaster Action Team Members

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Recruiting Organization: American Red Cross - New Jersey Region

DAT/SP-specific 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.
• 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 SV/MN 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 management system.
• Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region.
• Maintains RC Care Intake Trainee user access.

General Responsibilities for all Specialists:

• Ensure that work is carried out in alignment with our fundamental principles and within established guidelines.
• Maintain flexibility in a continuously changing environment in which work priorities may change frequently.
• Collaborate effectively with others in a disaster environment.
• Efficiently handle time sensitive issues that may arise in area of responsibility.
• Report the status of assigned responsibilities and tasks as directed.
• Work independently while following the direction of the direct supervisor.

Stipend ProvidedFalse

Training Provided

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair AccessibleFalse

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring