Job Title: Disaster Program Specialist Area of Interest: Disaster Response/Relief
Emergency Preparedness
Volunteer Services
Program Management
Job Description:
At the Red Cross, there is no such thing as a small disaster. In every single case it is the Red Cross’ mission to help people affected by disaster meet their emergency needs that include shelter, food, clothing, and health and mental health services. As a paid staff member, you will support our loyal Red Cross disaster volunteers who serve selflessly to provide a bridge of assistance until individualsand families can resume a normal life.Ourdisaster volunteers are the heart and soul of our mission torespond to emergencies andprovide relief to victims of disasters.They serve in a number ofcapacities, including Disaster ActionTeam Member, Disaster Assessment, Caseworker,Mass Care Feeding,Emergency ResponseVehicle (ERV) Driver, ShelterManager/Staff,Disaster HealthServices and Disaster Mental Health.
We are currently seeking a Disaster Program Specialist for our Saginaw, MI Chapter to support the Michigan Region. As a Disaster Program Specialist, theshift is 8AM-5PM but the selected candidate needs to be flexible tocover disasters and work on call 24/7, weekend events and travel as requested for deploymentand training. Job Summary:
Responsible for the implementation of the disaster services program in an assignedgeographic territory. The territory is based on theregional configuration. Leads and manages a primarilyvolunteer team responsiblefor the implementation of disaster preparedness, response,and recoveryprograms in the localarea. Ensures the development of DisasterLeadershipVolunteers in each of theprogramsupport functional areas of the disaster cycle in orderto meet the needs of the territory, region,state and division.Operates as apartof the Disaster Management Cycle processes. Responsible forlocal preparation, response and recovery management as well as managementofgovernment partnerships with assigned territory.
Driversfor thiswork include the number of municipalities within itscoverage area,the amount and complexity of program activity,presence ofsignificant grantfunding,geography, risk, population,frequency ofevents, and regionalstructure. Performs thesefunctions according to the guidance provided by theDisasterProgramManager; team leadership is provided by the Disaster Program Manager. Thisposition reportsdirectly to the Disaster ProgramManager andmay have a dotted line to Community Exec (s) in theterritorythey cover. Thispositionmay have dotted linesupervisiontoprogram support functionswithin the Region and/or may also serve as a program support function lead within the Region. Thisposition works closelywith, is supported by andreceivestechnical guidance fromprogram supportfunctions at the regional level.Responsibilities:1. Act in a facilitative leader role across the disaster cycle: theRed Cross will align with government and work to enablethe entire community to participate in all phases of thedisaster cycle by shifting from being not only a provider ofdirect services but also a facilitative leader.2. Within scope of position, represents the entire disaster cycle of preparedness, response and recovery.3. Ensures that American Red Cross services are available to diverse communities.4. Mobilizes the local community to prepare for, respond to andrecover from emergencies. Meets the needs and expectations of clients and stakeholders. Develops human and materialresources (volunteers, partners, community agencies, shelterand vendor agreements etc) to ensure the full cycle ofdisaster services is delivered.5. Manages local responsesby the deployment volunteers on a daily basis in a rapid andaccessible manner. Servesduring times of disaster as the operational leadership for theterritory/local level; Participatesin a leadership role on larger operations regionally,division ornationwide6.Leads and manages a primarilyvolunteer teamresponsible for the implementation of disasterpreparedness,response,and recoveryprogramsin the localarea. Ensures thedevelopment of DisasterLeadership Volunteers in each of the program support functionalareas ofthedisaster cycle in order to meet theneeds of the territory, region,state and division.7.Programdelivery:Accountable for theimplementation of the disaster servicesprogram in a territory inalignment with established metrics8. In conjunction with programsupport functions in a region participatesin local ... For full info follow application link.
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