The Red Cross is looking for Broome County residents to help neighbors in need in 2025!

Disaster Action Team (DAT) Specialist - Broome CountyThis position supports the Regional Disaster Services department. Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are local, personal disasters like home fires. Disaster Action Teams (DAT) provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families begin the process of recovery. Disaster Action Team (DAT) Specialists respond to local disasters and provide immediate compassion and care to clients. Key ResponsibilitiesDAT/SP-specific Responsibilities: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 whi