American Red Cross PA Rivers Chapter

From 09/09/2022 to

Ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and regional Disaster Action Team (DAT) responses. The Duty Officer supports the DAT program either at the chapter/territory or region level.

Qualifications:

Leadership

• May 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 the event to direct the DAT response.
• Works with on-scene DAT leadership to support the response and provide technical guidance.
• Support and trains new Duty Officers.

Functional

• Dispatch DAT members and monitor the response to ensure appropriate resources are made available.
• Activate Disaster Health Services, Disaster Mental Health, and Disaster Spiritual Care, Public Affairs when requested.
• Documents incoming disaster notification and creates & verifies events in RC View, when applicable.
• Where appropriate, maintains access to and ability to use the Client Assistance System (CAS) to enter case data and load CACs.
• May be required to monitor activity across multiple DAT responses.
• Notify Chapter and Regional staff of significant events, and contribute to an Initial Incident Report, when appropriate.
• Attends regularly scheduled team meetings as required by Chapter/Region.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to mission of the American Red Cross.
• Ability to remotely monitor and track details of DAT responses
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in complex and stressful situations.
• Proficient with Red Cross systems and online interfaces.
• Sit and/or stand for minimum two hour periods.
• Work for long periods on computer.
• Speak clearly on the phone and in person.

Time Commitment: Variable

To get started, please visit: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=3238&h=193&p=592563

From 09/09/2022 to

Support local disaster responses in your community by volunteering as a Red Cross disaster responder. Our responders provide comfort items and financial assistance for individuals and families who've experienced an emergency like a flood or home fire.

Key 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:

• Supporting the annual goals, Regional Disaster Officer (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.)
• This is an in-person volunteer position.

To get started, please visit: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=3238&h=193&p=592563

From 09/09/2022 to

*Welcome new volunteers on to the team and interact with current volunteers. *Help on-board new Disaster Cycle Services Volunteers, including in-person introduction meetings, advise about training, assist at new volunteer orientations, etc. *Follow-up with new and current volunteers, keeping them motivated and accountable. *Assign fellow volunteers to sub-committees and special projects. *CAN WORK FROM HOME OR REMOTE LOCATION OF YOUR CHOOSING

From 09/09/2022 to

*Interview clients (with supervision) affected by emergencies or disasters to assess their immediate needs; provide direct assistance using guidelines *Follow up with clients after disasters to provide additional referrals and information about partner organizations and programs available to help meet their needs *Document assistance, attend training & regularly scheduled meetings, and accept tasks & direction from Disaster Cycle Services Department *CAN WORK FROM HOME OR REMOTE LOCATION OF YOUR CHOOSING!

From 09/09/2022 to

Disaster Health Services Responders provide disaster health care by meeting the disaster related health needs of clients and providing support to other volunteers.

Key Responsibilities

• Participation in chapter preparedness activities
• Support to the DAT (disaster action team) response, shelter operations, emergency aid stations, outreach activities, and casework and recovery planning during a disaster relief operation.

Required qualifications:

• Active and unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Nurse, Medical Doctor, Doctor of Osteopathy, Physician Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic , Retired RN/LPN/LVN if the state in which the license is granted allows for full scope of practice for the volunteer.

To get started as a Red Cross volunteer, please visit: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=3238&h=193&p=592563

From 08/11/2022 to

Support the American Red Cross as a logistics volunteer. The purpose of this position is to provide leadership to Disaster Cycle Services workers in performing logistics leadership during preparedness, response, and recovery within a region.

• Participate on team responsible for the execution of the logistics program within the region.
• Support vehicle tracking, acquisition of materials, facilities and warehousing.
• Additional duties as assigned, which could include:
  • Maintaining a list of all fleet vehicles
  • Ensuring routine maintenance is completed on all vehicles
  • Maintaining service records relating to vehicles
  • Ordering supplies
  • Facility inspections
  • Local procurement
  • Storing supplies

Able to lift up to 50 lbs

Drive 1.5 hours round trip once a month

Possess a valid Driver's license

To get started as a Red Cross volunteer, please visit: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=50389&h=193&p=1899125