Job Title: Disaster Program Manager - Detroit Area of Interest: Disaster Response/Relief
Emergency Preparedness
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 peopleaffected by disaster meet their emergency needs that includeshelter, food, clothing, and health and mental health services.As a paid staffmember, you will support our loyal Red Crossdisaster volunteers whoserve selflessly to provide a bridge ofassistance untilindividuals and families can resume a normallife.
Our disaster volunteers arethe heart and soul ofour mission to respondto emergencies and providerelief tovictims of disasters. Theyserve in a number of capacities, including Disaster Action TeamMember, Disaster Assessment,Caseworker,Mass Care Feeding, Emergency Response Vehicle(ERV)Driver, ShelterManager/Staff, Disaster Health Services and Disaster Mental Health.
The American Red Cross is currently seeking a DisasterProgram Manager for our Michigan Region. This position will bebased in our Detroit, MI Chapter. As a Disaster Program Manager,the shift is 8AM-5PM , M-F but the selected candidate needs tobe flexible to cover disasters, weekend events and travel as requested for deployment and training.
Job Summary:Responsible for the implementation of the disaster services program in anassignedgeographic territory. The territory is based on the regional configuration. Leads and manages a primarily volunteer team responsiblefor the implementation of disaster preparedness, response,and recoveryprograms in the local area. Ensures the development of DisasterLeadership Volunteers 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 DisasterManagement Cycle processes. Responsible forlocalpreparation,response and recovery management as well asmanagementof government partnerships with assigned territory. Drivers for thiswork include the number of municipalities within its coverage area,the amount andcomplexity of program activity, presence ofsignificant grant funding,geography, risk,population,frequency ofevents, and regionalstructure.Performs thesefunctionsaccording to the guidance provided by theRegional Disaster andProgram Officer; team leadership is provided by theRDPO. Thisposition reports directly to the Senior DPO or the RDPO;and may have a dotted line to Community Exec (s) in the territorythey cover.This position may have dotted linesupervision toprogram support functions within the Region and/or may also serve asa programsupport function lead within the Region.This positionworks closely with, is supported by and receives technicalguidance from program support functions at the regional level.Responsibilities:1. Act in a facilitative leader role across the disaster cycle:the Red Cross will align with government and work to enable the entirecommunityto participate in all phases of the disaster cycle byshifting frombeing not only a provider of direct services but also afacilitativeleader.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 and recover from emergencies. Meets the needs and expectations of clients and stakeholders. Develops human and material resources (volunteers, partners, community agencies, shelter and vendor agreements etc) to ensure the full cycle of disaster services is delivered.5. Manages local responses by the deployment volunteers on a daily basis in arapidand accessible manner. Servesduring times of disaster as the operational leadership for theterritory/local level; Participates in a leadership role on larger operations regionally, division ornationwide6. Leads and manages a primarily volunteer teamresponsible for the implementation of disaster preparedness,response,and recoveryprogramsin the local area. Ensures thedevelopment of DisasterLeadershipVolunteers in each of the program support functionalareas of thedisaster cycle in order to meet theneeds of theterritory, region,state and division.7. Programdelivery: Accountable for theimplementation of the disaster servicesprogramin a territory inalignment with established metrics8. In conjunction with programsupport functions in a region participates in local planning, e... For full info follow application link.
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
