Health Services Team Member
Purpose: Disaster Health Services Responders provide disaster health care by meeting the disaster related health needs of clients and providing support to other volunteers.
Reports To: DCS: Southwestern PA - Health Services Coordinator
Responsibilities:
1. Participation in chapter preparedness activities
2. Support to the DAT response, shelter operations, emergency aid stations, outreach activities, and
casework and recovery planning during a disaster relief operation.
3. Disaster Health Services workers with a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician license are responsible
for acting as chapter health reviewers and acting as Staff Wellness workers during a disaster relief
operation.
Time Commitment: Varies depending on local disaster events; minimum 8-hours per month
Qualifications:
Active and unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational
Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Nurse, Medical Doctor, Doctor of Osteopathy, Physician
Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic
Relationships: Works closely with DHS Chapter Coordinator and responders with DMH, Mass Care, Casework and Recovery Planning, DAT program
Length of Apptmt: Ongoing
Development Opp: Disaster Health Services Chapter Coordinator
Training:
Health Services Fundamentals 1&2
Psychological First Aid
CPR /AED
Casework and Recovery Planning Fundamentals and related videos
Disaster Action Team Fundamentals (recommended)
Shelter Fundamentals (recommended)
If you are interested in joining our team, visis www.redcross.org/volunteer to start your volunteer application or contact Danielle Reed at danielle.reed@redcross.org or at 412-266-4639.
