Organization
American Red Cross - National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region

Disaster Action Team (DAT) Member - Washington DC

Duration
Recruiting now
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Location
Washington, DC

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

In-Person

Recruiting now

Washington SW, Washington, DC 20032

About this Opportunity

Disaster Action Teams provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, particularly house fires, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing.

This position is responsible for the tasks involved in the Disaster Action Team program including:

  • Supporting the annual goals, RDO objectives, and regional/chapter plan for DAT services through participation in meetings, projects, and local response activities.
  • Completes all required training and maintains current training standard as DAT program requirements change.
  • Attends regular team meetings and training as required by the region/territory.
  • Completes assigned projects and local response activities according to the needs of the DAT program. (Preparing vehicles, response materials, administrative support of the DAT program and other tasks assigned by the DAT Leader.

    • Ability to:

    • Follow and execute requests received from supervisor with little or no supervision.
    • Adapt to change, negotiate compromise and tolerate ambiguity.
    • Build effective relationships with others who can help with work-related goals.

      Team member may work towards the DAT Service Associate response position.

    Issue area

    • Disaster Response & Recovery

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