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The Disaster Action Team
(DAT) is a team of trained Red Cross paid and/or volunteer staff
sent to the scene of a disaster to provide immediate disaster
relief to those affected by disaster and to emergency workers
responding to the incident, as required.
Key
responsibilities include:
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Willingness to
support the Red Cross Mission
·
Provide timely
response to disasters and assist victims
·
Respond to
disaster scenes as assigned by the Team Captain within specific
time constraints
·
Provide Red Cross
services (food, clothing, shelter assistance) to disaster
victims
·
Complete all ARC
forms at disaster site
·
Provide referrals
to other agencies
Qualifications Include:
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Strong
organizational, verbal, and written communications skills
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Ability to be a
team player
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Able to respond
at all hours or as scheduled with own transportation
·
Non-judgmental
and aware of diversity issues
·
Able to maintain
confidentiality with client matters
Training:
·
Orientation to
American Red Cross
·
Introduction to
Disaster Services
·
Community
Services
·
Shelter
Operations
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First Aid/CPR/AED
certification
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Family Services:
Providing Emergency Assistance
Development Opportunities:
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Be a valued
member of a Red Cross Service that saves lives
·
Enhance personal
organizational and leadership skills
·
Make an impact on
clients’ lives
·
Be trained in Red
Cross emergency response skills
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