Canadian Red Cross | Croix-Rouge canadienne
DESCRIPTION
The Personal Disaster Assistance (PDA) Team is activated to respond and provide assistance for up to the first 72 hours following a disaster. The incumbent of this position is responsible for conducting a needs assessment to determine the needs of the clients. The PDA Responder will provide, as appropriate to agreements with the local authorities, Emergency Social Services (ESS) for relief, referral services and direct assistance for recovery, as well as, works with the PDA Supervisor to plan and organize ongoing preparedness activities. They may be asked to deliver services during a large-scale emergency response in their community. For more information and to apply, please head to the website down below.
Skills and requirements
Skills: Language requirements vary – responders must be able to deliver services as appropriate Customer service skills – provides comfort and care, patience in dealing with upset clients, active listening to understanding needs, finding a solution and good communication so client understands services available and how to obtain Communication skills – verbal and non-verbal cues, active listening, clearly able explain self and confirm understanding from client Attention to detail – accuracy in completing forms, giving information, completing necessar
The incumbent must have the commitment to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross Movement and model the core competencies of the CRCS: team excellence, service excellence, accountability and results focused. This position requires a satisfactory Canadian criminal record reference check. This position requires a satisfactory vulnerable sector check Valid driver’s license is required if driving for society business; clear driver’s abstract (3 years) required if using Red Cross vehicles; access to transportation is mandatory Completion of High School Diploma and/or equivalent experience; Experience in an emergency environment is an asset. Understanding of Red Cross role in disaster response, relief and recovery, an asset Computer literacy is an asset
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Is there a minimum age? : 18
Ideal for :Anyone
TIME DETAILS
Duration : Any Duration
Start and end date : 2019-01-29 / 2020-12-31
Time commitment : Volunteers must be committed to on-call during scheduled hours. Volunteers may also work long hours with demanding work.
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LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY : Various Locations Across New Brunswick Fully Accessible Workplace
TRAINING : Successful candidates will be provided with first aid training.
DESCRIPTION EN FRANÇAIS
Habiletés et exigences
Y a-t-il un age obligatoire? 18
Idéal pour :
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Durée :
Date de début et de fin : 2019-01-29 / 2020-12-31
Disponibilité obligatoire :
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LEADER :
REQUEST MADE BY | DEMANDE FAITE PAR :
Volunteer Resource Services : PDA- Personal Disaster Assistance Responder | PDA- Personal Disaster Assistance Responder
, NB
vrs@redcross.ca 18448182155
www.redcross.ca