Disaster Recovery Analyst jobs in Columbus, MS

Disaster Action Team Specialist (Volunteer)

Opportunity Description:

This is a rewarding volunteer opportunity

• Works as part of an assigned team to respond to local disasters within established timelines defined in the Disaster Action Team Program Standards & Procedures.
• Commits to being available during assigned shifts in RC Respond, the DAT scheduling system, and communicating scheduling conflicts with DAT Leadership.
• 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 leader 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 work system.
• Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region.
• Maintains RC Care Intake Trainee user access.

Qualifications

• Comfortable using and learning new technology
• Reliable access to a cell phone (with ability to receive text messages), laptop or computer.
• Able to respond reliably to local disasters when signed up for a shift.
• Able to follow Red Cross DAT and other related standards and procedures.
• Commitment to use RC Care and RC Respond systems as needed.
• Able to work in challenging and stressful conditions such as poor air quality, uneven ground, adverse weather, etc.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license and/or a timely, reliable way to get to a disaster scene.
• Able to take direction from leadership.
• Strong verbal communications skills
• Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies

Ability to commute/relocate:

Able to travel to nearby client client locations after disasters or home fires

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $1.00 per year

Expected hours: 1 – 4 per week

Schedule:

• On call

License/Certification:

• photo identification (Required)

Work Location: In person