American Red Cross - Disaster Duty Officer - Long Beach and South Bay - Privatedetective South Shields : Job Details
American Red Cross - Disaster Duty Officer - Long Beach and South Bay
Privatedetective South ShieldsJob Location : Long Beach,CA, USA
Posted on :
2024-12-18T16:24:29Z
Job Description :
- Section where will be render the block of third level menu American Red Cross - Disaster Duty Officer - Long Beach and South BayDisaster Action Teams (DAT) provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families begin the process of recovery. - Why: Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are local, personal disasters like home fires. -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. Disaster Action Teams (DAT) provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families begin the process of recovery. - Why: Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are local, personal disasters like home fires. -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. What's Expected:
- 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. What's Required: -
- Reliable access to a computer, internet, and a phone.
- Comfortable using and learning new technology
- Commitment to use RC Care and RC Respond systems as needed
- Able to prioritize multiple tasks in complex, rapidly changing, and stressful situations.
- Must be 18 years or older
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work for long periods on a computer
- Ability to speak clearly on the phone
- Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies
- MUST reside within Los Angeles County Have Questions? Please email the opportunity coordinator below. -Please note, that this opportunity is managed by our partner, American Red Cross Los Angeles Region. To sign up, please select the sign-up button below.All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity are expected to adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: By clicking Express Interest I certify I have read and agree to the Volunteer Terms and Conditions Issue Area(s) Disaster Readiness & Response Activity Type Disaster Services Requirements Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+ , Minimum Age:18+ After expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will contact you to confirm participation and provide directions for this opportunity.In order to register for this opportunity you must log in to an existing account or register to create a new account.This link allows you to participate in this opportunity with a team. A team can be a family team, corporate team, or any kind of organized group. When you click on the link you will have the option to:
- Choose an existing team you're already a member or captain of, or
- Create a new team to sign up.Signup QuestionsPlease respond to the following questions in order to signup for this opportunity: #J-18808-Ljbffr
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