- Organization
- American Red Cross Greater PA Region
Volunteer Disaster Responder in Washington County
- Duration
- Recruiting now
- Location
- Washington, PA
Opportunity Details
Ongoing
In-Person
Recruiting now
Johnson Rd, Washington, PA 15301
About this Opportunity
Southwestern PA - Washington - Disaster Action Team Member
Opportunity Detail
Purpose: To participate in all DAT program support and capacity building activities necessary to ensure effective service delivery during a DAT response.
Reports To: DCS: Southwestern PA - Allegheny - DAT Team Leader
Responsibilities: 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:
Qualifications: 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.
Relationships: Works closely with all other DAT Members to ensure team goals are achieved.
Length of Appointment: Once trained, may remain active as long as able to perform the assigned tasks.
Development Opportunities:
DAT Service Associate on a DAT response
- DAT Team Leader in support of the DAT preparedness
- DAT Supervisor on a DAT response
Issue area
- Disaster Response & Recovery
