DRO: Disaster Action Team (DAT) Service Associate

Disaster Relief Operations is seeking Disaster Action Team (DAT) members to serve as workers on a DAT response to provide 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster in NE and IA.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of an assigned team to respond to local disasters within two hours.
• Has access to RC Care and can directly enter case data.
• Works with on-scene lead to assess whether additional resources/support are required and communicates those needs to DAT Leadership.
• Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region.
• Commits to being available during assigned shifts and communicates scheduling conflicts with DAT Leadership.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by DAT Leadership.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Demonstrated commitment to mission of the American Red Cross
• Remains current with all required training.
• Able to respond reliably to local disasters when on call.
• Able to follow Red Cross DAT and other related standards and procedures.
• Reliable access to technology (including smartphone and laptop or computer)
• Ability to learn and use Red Cross systems, including RC Care and RC Respond and online interfaces.
• Ability to work in challenging and stressful conditions such as poor air quality, uneven ground, adverse weather, etc.
• Must have a valid driver's license and/or a timely, reliable way to get to the scene.
• Ability to take direction from steady state and operational leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.