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*Field: Local Disaster Response Volunteer - East LA * Boyle Heights * Pico Rivera * Commerce * Echo Park * Bell

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*Field: Local Disaster Response Volunteer - East LA * Boyle Heights * Pico Rivera * Commerce * Echo Park * Bell

This position supports the Regional Disaster Services department. Disaster Action Team (DAT) Service Associates (SA) supports the Red Cross mission by serving on a team to provide 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster.

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Locations

Field: Disaster Response Territory 5 - Central East LA County

Key Responsibilities

DAT/SA-specific Responsibilities: 

  • Works as part of an assigned team to respond to local disasters within established time frames 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.   
  • Creates cases in RC Care, and complete confirmations as a second responder. 
  • 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. 
  • Maintains and accounts for personal inventory of Client Assistance Cards (CACs). 
  • Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region. 
  • Supports DAT capacity building by mentoring and training DAT Specialists and Observers on DAT responses and exercises when available. 
  • Maintains RC Care Intake Worker user access. 
  • Maintains RC Respond General User access. 

General Responsibilities for all Service Associates: 

  • 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. 

Training

See the Disaster Responder Training Requirements  for current training requirements.  

Development Opportunities

DAT Supervisor, DAT Coordinator, DAT Leader

Qualifications

DAT/SA-specific Qualifications (required): 

  • Demonstrated commitment to mission of the American Red Cross. 
  • 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 communicate 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 other related standards and procedures. 
  • Proficient in using RC Care and RC Respond systems and online interfaces.     
  • 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 Service Associates (required): 

  • 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. 

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