Disaster Action Team Dispatcher Central and Southern Ohio

Make a difference in your community and never leave your home!

The Disaster Action Team (DAT) Duty Officer ensures that response teams are sent where they are needed. While the team is out the Duty Officer monitors the team to be sure that they are safe and helps to allocate additional resources to the response as the team makes requests.

This position is only for those who live in the United States. All applicants who live in other countries please check for other opportunities with the International Red Cross in the country where you live.

Responsibilities:

May determine if Red Cross action is required

Uses event triggers such as size, scope and type to direct DAT response

Works remotely with on-scene DAT leadership to support the response and provide technical guidance

Dispatches DAT Team

Monitors the response

Ensures appropriate resources are made available

Activates Disaster Health Services, Disaster Mental Health, Disaster Spiritual Care and Public Affairs when requested

May be required to monitor activity across multiple DAT responses

Notify chapter/regional staff of significant events

Attends regularly scheduled team meetings

Qualifications:

Demonstrates leadership and communications skills

Demonstrates a commitment to the 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 at Red Cross systems and working online (training provided)

Work on the computer for minimum of 1.5-2-hour period

Speak clearly on the phone and in person

Training is provided at no cost.