Lead: Local Disaster Response Supervisor - DTLA * Koreatown * South LA * West LA
Lead: Local Disaster Response Supervisor - DTLA * Koreatown * South LA * West LA
This position supports the Regional Disaster Services department. The Disaster Action Team (DAT) Supervisor (SV) serves as a team leader on a Disaster Action Team response providing scheduled 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster. The DAT Supervisor is responsible for leading the on-scene response to ensure the immediate disaster-related needs of our clients are assessed and addressed. Assures all Red Cross standards and procedures are followed and monitors the safety of the on-scene team members.
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Field: Disaster Response Territory 3 - West LA County
Key Responsibilities
DAT/SV-specific Responsibilities:
- Leads an assigned team to respond to local disasters within established time frames defined in the Disaster Action Team Program Standards & Procedures.
- Identifies and liaises with the on-scene incident commander and other appropriate authorities to coordinate Red Cross activities.
- Supports the DAT in delivering client assistance in accordance with Red Cross standards and procedures.
- Maintains regular communication with Duty Officer and other members of the team while assigned to an event to ensure continuity and safety.
- Responsible for the issuance of financial assistance during the delivery of services.
- Maintains and accounts for personal inventory of Client Assistance Cards (CACs).
- Assesses and communicates the need for additional support and resources (Public Affairs, Disaster Mental Health, Health Services, and Disaster Spiritual Care) to the Duty Officer and/or DAT Manager as appropriate.
- Ensures adequate DAT supplies, such as comfort kits and intake resources are on scene for DAT responders.
- Uses RC Care system to enter case data and issue Immediate Assistance using the Electronic Funds Transfer or CACs.
- Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region.
- Supports DAT capacity building by mentoring and training DAT responders on DAT responses and exercises when available.
- Maintains RC Care Intake Worker user access.
- Maintains RC Respond General User access.
General Responsibilities for all Supervisors:
- 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.
- Successfully plan, organize, and manage a work unit, build a team, and create worker satisfaction.
- Identify individuals with leadership potential and seek opportunities to mentor others.
- Provide positive feedback and corrective measure coaching when needed.
- Ensure workers understand the “why”.
- Monitor activities and notify RLOC leadership of any issues and concerns.
Training
See the Disaster Responder Training Requirements for current training requirements.
Development Opportunities
DAT Manager, DAT Coordinator, Recovery Caseworker/Supervisor, DAT Leader
Qualifications
DAT/SV-specific Qualifications (required):
- Response experience on at least one multi-family event.
- Reliable access to a cell phone (with ability to receive text messages), laptop or computer.
- Be available to respond reliably to local disasters during assigned shifts in RC Respond, the DAT scheduling system, and communicating scheduling conflicts with DAT Leadership.
- Must sign up for the minimum number of required shifts per month as determined by the region.
- Able to follow Red Cross DAT and related standards and procedures.
- Know how to:
- Lead/supervise others
- Use RC Care and RC Respond systems
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must have a valid driver's license and/or a timely, reliable way to get to the scene.
General Qualifications for all Supervisors (required):
- Ability to use information for identifying, organizing, planning, and allocating resources.
- Ability to delegate work, assign tasks, and monitor task completion of direct reports.
- Comfortable working independently and within a team
- Ability to work with a broad variety of people with diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to have good organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to listen actively and work well with others.
- Ability to function in a dynamic and stressful environment.
- Ability to appropriately involve others in managing problems and conflict.
- Ability to acquire, evaluate, and report information accurately
- Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies.
- Refer to the Physical Capacity Grid for physical and emotional requirements.
Preferred:
- Written recommendation from DAT Coordinator and DPx for promotion.