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Saturday, December 7
 

10:00am EST

Virtual- SRT Triage Fundamentals
Saturday December 7, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Virtual
The objectives of SRT Triage:
  • Providing an understanding of why we ask the questions;
  • Best practices for holding a dynamic client interview during Triage;
  • How to successfully use the Shelter Client Information App (SCIA) to record SRT Triage responses; and,
  • How SRT Triage information is used to inform operational decision making and plan for SRT Casework.

Speakers
avatar for Gary Chin

Gary Chin

Disaster Response Manager - Queens, American Red Cross
Saturday December 7, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Virtual
  Mass care

10:00am EST

In Person- Serving Latino's and Diverse Populations
Saturday December 7, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
In Person
Join Us

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Advocate for inclusive emergency management and response.
  • Implement key skills and strategies to find and engage diverse populations.
  • Build trust, increase access to programs, and build relationships with diverse community partners.
  • Deliver services in a culturally and linguistically competent manner.

Prerequisites
  • Mass Care: An Overview
  • Everyone is Welcome
  • Partner Engagement Essentials
  • Psychological First Aid: Helping Others in Times of Stress
Speakers
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Maria Anguiano

Diverse Community Program Manager, American Red Cross
Saturday December 7, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
In Person
  External Relations

10:00am EST

In Person- (MUST HAVE IDC OR RECOVERY POSITION) Integrated Condolence Care Team Fundamentals
Saturday December 7, 2024 10:00am - 2:00pm EST
In Person
The purpose of this course is to train current disaster responders in Casework and Recovery Planning, Disaster Health Services, Disaster Mental Health and Disaster Spiritual Care on the Integrated Care Condolence Team (ICCT) Standards and Procedures, and to provide guidance and best practices for working in a team environment.

You must already be in one of the activities mentioned as a Service Associate (SA) or Supervisor (SV).

Prerequisites: Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview
Speakers
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Margaret Sukhram

Disaster Staff Health Services MN, American Red Cross
Dr. Margaret Sukhram’s professional career spans over forty years as a Nurse Practitioner in Women’s Health,professor of nursing, educator, clinician, and administrator, as well as an avid volunteer with the AmericanRed Cross and other agencies, and a Health Consultant for a variety... Read More →
RB

Roy Burnham

Disaster Mental Health MN, American Red Cross
Saturday December 7, 2024 10:00am - 2:00pm EST
In Person
  Individual Disaster Care

10:00am EST

Virtual- Psychological First Aid: Helping Others in Times of Stress
Saturday December 7, 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm EST
Virtual
Psychological First Aid: Helping Others in Times of Stress is required for ALL Red Crossers!

  • There's no such thing as a "small" disaster to those experiencing it. 
  • Who might be the first caregivers clients come in contact with? YOU! 
  • Be better prepared to recognize signs of stress, provide caring support 
  • Learn when to request further assistance for clients, co-workers and yourself. 
  • Learning what not to say can be a very important part of providing compassionate care.
Target Audience: Required for all Red Crossers

Prerequisite: Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview 
Speakers
JB

Jill Bellison

DMH Supervisor, American Red Cross
Saturday December 7, 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm EST
Virtual
  Individual Disaster Care

10:00am EST

In-Person - Standing Up a Shelter Workshop
Saturday December 7, 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm EST
In Person
The purpose of this workshop is to prepare participants to perform the operational roles, responsibilities, and tasks of a Sheltering Coordinator in standing up a Red Cross sheltering operation at the HQ level. This course also includes a sheltering exercise to give participants an opportunity to become familiar and practice with sheltering and other operational job tool.
Speakers
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Mike Arthur

Regional Mass Care Manager, American Red Cross
Prereqs Complete
Saturday December 7, 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm EST
In Person

1:00pm EST

In Person- Al servicio de los latinos y las poblaciones diversas
Saturday December 7, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
In Person
Al servicio de los latinos y las poblaciones diversas es un curso de nivel básico que puede impartirse virtualmente o en persona.
Este curso prepara a los voluntarios y al personal para comprender la gestión inclusiva de emergencias, desarrollar estrategias para implicar a poblaciones diversas de forma significativa, generar confianza y aumentar el acceso en comunidades diversas, y mejorar la competencia cultural de la fuerza laboral.
Speakers
avatar for Maria Anguiano

Maria Anguiano

Diverse Community Program Manager, American Red Cross
Saturday December 7, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
In Person
  External Relations

1:00pm EST

In Person- Middletown/ Forklift Operator
Saturday December 7, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
LOGISTIC TEAM MEMBERS

The purpose of Powered Industrial Truck Operator is to prepare and certify participants to support powered industrial truck operations by familiarizing them with the rules, regulations and responsibilities that they will perform as a forklift operator. 

Learning Objectives
  • Identify powered industrial truck types, parts and controls
  • Know about powered industrial truck stability and load handling
  • Demonstrate powered industrial truck safe driving practices and other safety standards
  • Inspect powered industrial truck before operation
  • Operate a powered industrial truck after taking a driving test
  • Know certification requirement        
     Prerequisites

Disaster Cycle Services
 Logistics: An Overview
Online Powered Industrial










Speakers
SD

Stewart DeGroat

Logistics WHS Team Member, American Red Cross
Saturday December 7, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
  Logistics

5:00pm EST

Virtual - Pep Rally & Volunteer Recognition Event!
Saturday December 7, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm EST
Virtual
Join us for a virtual Volunteer Recognition event and pep rally! We will have games, giveaways and more. Please join us for this event to celebrate all we have accomplished as a Disaster Services team.
Saturday December 7, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm EST
Virtual