Chenango County, join us in helping neighbors in need as a Disaster Action Trainee (DAT)

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. To serve on a Disaster Action Team as a worker (in-training) 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Works as part of an assigned team to respond to local disasters within two hours.
• Delivers immediate direct client assistance in accordance with Red Cross standards and procedures.
• 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 communicate 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 when on call
• Able to follow Red Cross DAT and other related standards and procedures
• Ability to learn and use Red Cross systems, including 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

 Ability to:

• Stand for two-hour periods
• Sit for two-hour periods
• Walk on uneven terrain
• Walk for two miles during a shift
• Work in extreme heat and/or humidity
• Work in extreme cold
• Spend hours writing
• Speak clearly on the phone and in person
• Climb two or more flights of stairs
• Drive in daytime and at night