Organization
American Red Cross

Work on a finite project ensuring that the Red Cross has a qualified team to complete damage assessment after a disaster

Duration
Recruiting now
Location
Houston, TX

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

In-Person

Recruiting now

Houston, TX 77098

About this Opportunity

This is a short term project, estimated to last between 4-8 months and to take about 70 hours of time to complete.

The Project:

Ensure that all Disaster Assessment workers in Texas Gulf Coast Region have Red Cross Collect qualifications completed and reflected in their Volunteer Connection profile.
Provide appropriate training, support, and recognition to team members
Ensure that Detailed Damage Assessments (DDA) is completed in the field.

Qualifications:

Ability to follow assessment procedures
Ability to collect data
Ability to enter data into Red Cross data base (RC Collect /Survey123)
Familiarity and ability to access computer programs
Conducts phone surveys to gather impact and preliminary damage assessment information.
Ability to understand, explain, and implement activity procedures with emphasis on the collection process.
Leadership and Team Building
Ability to build effective relationships with units and individuals who can help with work related goals.
Complex problem solving skills

Builds Effective Teams
Building teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

Situational Adaptability
Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Collaborates
Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Is able to:
Sit for 2 hours periods
Speak clearly on phone and in person

Issue area

  • Disaster Response & Recovery
  • Technology