Disaster Action Team Members Somerset County-Flexible

• Works as part of an assigned team to respond to local disasters within established timelines defined in the Disaster Action Team Program Standards & Procedures. 
• Maintains regular communication with Duty Officer and other members of the team while assigned to an event to ensure continuity and safety. 
• Provides care, comfort, and compassion to clients (in accordance with Red Cross standards and procedures). 
• Works with on-scene DAT SV/MN to assess whether additional resources/support are required and communicates those needs to DAT Leadership. 
• Completes second responder confirmations in RC Care, the client case management system. 
• Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region. 
• Maintains RC Care Intake Trainee user access. 

General Responsibilities for all Specialists: 

• Ensure that work is carried out in alignment with our fundamental principles and within established guidelines. 
• Maintain flexibility in a continuously changing environment in which work priorities may change frequently. 
• Collaborate effectively with others in a disaster environment. 
• Efficiently handle time sensitive issues that may arise in area of responsibility. 
• Report the status of assigned responsibilities and tasks as directed. 
• Work independently while following the direction of the direct supervisor.