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Job Description:
WHY CHOOSE US?
As one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.
We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.
The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women's Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.
At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!
American Red Cross are seeking a Disaster Program Specialist to support our Northern Michigan Chapter. Candidates must live within the designated 7-county territory of which they serve. (Baraga, Marquette, Alger, Luce, Chippewa, Mackinac, Schoolcraft)
There is a required on-call component to this position. The ideal candidate should reliable internet and reliable access to a cell phone network.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):
Provide functional support to Disaster Program Manager and Leadership at a regional level or take full cycle responsibility to provide service delivery programs within a defined geography.
Support the Disaster Program Manager and volunteer workforce to support local communities by providing services to include but are not limited to: response to recurrent local disasters (house fires, floods, etc.), capacity building for mass care service delivery, participation in the Home Fire Campaign, and direct assistance and recovery services to those impacted by disasters.
Develop, guide, and support team of trained volunteers, as well as implement and develop initiatives to increase Red Cross visibility through program/service delivery of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery programs.Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all
volunteers.
Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
Empower Volunteers: Facilitate and support a volunteer team responsible for the implementation of volunteer-led disaster cycle services programming, or specific functional activities throughout the assigned geographic area. Ensure disaster cycle services are delivered in a rapid, accessible, and equitable manner to meet the urgent, disaster-caused needs of our clients, with a focus on frontline communities.
Support the Program Assist with the successful implementation of either specific disaster cycle services program activities, or a specific disaster cycle services function within an assigned geographic area Monitor, collect and analyze business data to improve services to individuals and communities. Ensure compliance with data protection and privacy regulations while managing sensitive disaster-related information. Work at the direction of a Disaster program supervisor to create and improve plans for successfully meeting disaster cycle services programmatic vision. Provide feedback to support the continuous improvement process.
Mission Capacity Building: Engage disaster volunteers who are the primary workforce, and representative of the communities they serve. Support the development of Disaster Leadership Volunteers, including volunteer partners, to meet specific responsibilities as part of their work in disaster readiness, preparedness, response, and recovery, or specific functional tasks. This includes, but is not limited to, training, coaching, delegating, coordinating, and evaluating performance to ensure a well-qualified and empowered team. Collaborate closely with Disaster Workforce Engagement team.
Engage Community: Support local efforts to mobilize communities and engage partners to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and emergencies. Participate in community engagement activities alongside Disaster Program management, chapter leadership, community volunteer leaders, and all other business lines to ensure the Red Cross is the most trusted disaster services provider.
Manage in a Matrix: Implement plans to meet assigned targets for volunteer engagement and volunteer-led Disaster Action Team response to local home fires or support specific function tasks within assigned geographic area. Work at the direction of assigned supervisor.
Know Your Communities: Act as the local point of contact for partners. Partner with local organizations... 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.
