Georgia Region Duty Officer/Dispatcher

Type of help: Responsibilities: 1. May determine if Red Cross action is required; may decide if Red Cross will respond via our Disaster Action Team. 2. Uses event triggers such as size, scope, and type of the event to direct the DAT response. 3. Works with on-scene DAT leadership to support the response and provide technical guidance. 4. Supports and trains new Duty Officers. 5. Dispatch DAT members and monitor the response to ensure appropriate resources are made available. 6. Activate Disaster Health Services, Disaster Mental Health, and Disaster Spiritual Care, Public Affairs when requested. 7. Documents incoming disaster notifications and creates & verifies events in RC Respond (database). 8. May be required to monitor activity across multiple DAT responses. 9. Notify Chapter and Regional staff of significant events, and contribute to an Initial Incident Report, when appropriate. 10. Attends regularly scheduled team meetings as required by Chapter/Region. 11. All volunteers and employees will follow current Red Cross COVID-19 protocols.

Languages spoken: ENGLISH

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How many travelers can volunteer?: Ask American Red Cross - Georgia Region or Please contact the https://www.redcross.org/local/georgia.html

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Hours expected: Shifts are six hours in length (on call) and we require at least one shift per month (more would be better).

Availability: SKILLS: • EMT • Disaster Relief Call Center • Customer Service • Disaster Response

Wish List: REQUIREMENTS: • Background Check • Must be at least 18 • Shifts are six hours in length (on call) and we require at least one shift per month (more would be better). • Required: 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

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