American Red Cross - Texas Gulf Coast Region

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Advocacy & Human Rights
Disaster Relief
Emergency & Safety
Immigrants & Refugees
Veterans & Military Families

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2700 Southwest FwyHouston, TX 77098 United States

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VIRTUAL - Dispatch and provide support to teams that are responding to home fires

Flexible Schedule | Virtual Opportunity

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. The Disaster Action Team (DAT) Duty Officer ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and regional DAT responses. The Duty Officer supports the DAT program either at the chapter/territory or region level. Responsibilities Leadership Triages requests received to determine if Red Cross action is required; may decide if Red Cross will respond via DAT. Uses event triggers such as size, scope, and type of event to escalate the DAT response when necessary. Works with on-scene DAT leadership to support the response and provide technical guidance. May support and train new Duty Officers. Liaises necessary information to leadership and other stakeholders May be tasked with composing Initial Incident Reports (IIR) dependent upon regional processes Ensures response compliance in accordance with the DAT Standards and Procedures Maintains close working relationship with DAT Regional Program Lead, Chapter/Territory DAT Coordinators and Regional RC Respond Application Lead to ensure responders are identified and scheduled. Functional Documents incoming disaster notification and ensures their assignment as the Duty Officer in the call record in RC Respond. Manages all DAT calls and activities in RC Respond Identifies available DAT responders and dispatches team to ensure appropriate resourcing to meet client needs. Activates Disaster Health Services, Disaster Mental Health, Disaster Spiritual Care, and Public Affairs when requested. Maintains ongoing communication with all assigned responders and ensures timely updates are reflected in the RC Respond call record to reflect movement to a status of On Scene and Off Scene. May be required to monitor activity across multiple DAT responses. Monitors all active calls while assigned, moving them to a status of Closed upon completion in RC Respond. If an event has not concluded, provide necessary information upon shift change. Notifies Chapter and Regional staff of significant events, and contributes to an Initial Incident Report, when appropriate. Manages availability by registering for shifts in RC Respond. Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region. Maintains RC Respond Duty Officer user access

Date Posted: Mar 5, 2025
Deliver resources and services to veteran communities in need!

Flexible Schedule | Orange, TX 77630

Are you a veteran or enjoy working with veterans and their family members? Well this is the perfect opportunity for you. The Texas Gulf Coast American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) & International Services Department (ISD) is looking for highly motivated and talented volunteers that can dedicate 20 hours a week, 5 days a week towards hosting activities, participating in community events and developing partnerships with veteran organizations within the community. Can be virtual, in person, or hybrid! We will work with your schedule! Job Description: Conduct briefings and presentations on SAF programs and services. Phone military families to provide information regarding SAF programs and services. Ensure military families have access to preparedness information related to emergency services through the Hero Care Network. Provide additional regional outreach support, as appropriate. Understand and apply Service to Armed Forces (SAF) policies, procedures and protocols related to Red Cross client services consistently and correctly. Maintain strict confidentiality of private personal information in accordance with Red Cross policies. Maintain professionalism and conduct as stated in Red Cross policy. Manage and supervise SAF & ISD operations for the chapter under the supervision of Regional Staff. Required Reliable access to resources needed to volunteer to include phone, personal computer and internet connection. Demonstrated ability to treat people with respect under all circumstances and instill trust in others while upholding the values and principles of the American Red Cross. Good computer skills to include use of Internet search tools; Internet; and Microsoft Office Suite, to include Outlook, word-processing. Strong interpersonal, communication and listening skills. Able to work with diverse populations. Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies. Recommended/Helpful: Knowledge/experience with the military Able to support Red Cross SAF mission; have an awareness of and appreciation for military culture, military families, and veterans' issues Bi-Lingual.

Date Posted: Feb 10, 2025

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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. La Cruz Roja Americana previene y alivia el sufrimiento humano frente a emergencias movilizando el poder de los voluntarios y la generosidad de los donantes.

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Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether its one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.

Todos los días, la Cruz Roja Americana ayuda a las personas en situaciones de emergencia. Ya sea que se trate de una familia desplazada, miles de víctimas de desastres, o brindar atención y consuelo a un miembro del servicio o veterano enfermo o lesionado o apoyo a un miembro de la familia militar, nuestro trabajo vital es posible gracias a personas como usted. Es a través del tiempo y el cuidado de la gente común que podemos hacer cosas extraordinarias.

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