Disaster Program Specialist
Company: American Red Cross
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
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Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of
lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit
at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest
humanitarian network? Job Description: As an employee at the American Red Cross, you could be on the
front lines making a positive impact on our community. You could
provide your services directly to the American public or support to
the people who do. Both roles help further the mission of the Red
Cross. Join our non-profit organization, where your heart and mind
go to work! We are currently seeking a Disaster Program Specialist. This
position can be based out of Peoria or Bloomington Illinois. The Disaster Program Specialist (DPS) is responsible for either
providing functional expertise to the Disaster Program Manager
(DPM) and Volunteer Leadership at a territory or regional level,
or, taking full cycle responsibility to provide service delivery
programs within a subset of the Disaster Program Managers assigned
geography and under the supervision and authority of the DPM. The
DPS will accomplish this responsibility largely through the
support, development and operational guidance of a team of trained
volunteer leaders, volunteers and partners, as well as participate
in the implementation and development of initiatives to increase
Red Cross visibility through program/service delivery. These functions are performed under the direction of the
Disaster Program Manager with technical support from the region and
division. This position reports directly to the Disaster Program
Manager and will work closely with, and receives technical guidance
from program support functions at the regional level. The DPS may
serve in capacity as Disaster Program Manager when the DPM is
unavailable. Responsibilities Functional areas may include: Mass Care, Client Casework, Health
& Mental Health Services, Logistics, Information Management &
Situational Awareness, Partnerships & Emergency Management,
Workforce Development, Preparedness, General Volunteer Support &
Engagement, or Home Fire Campaign. If providing full-cycle management, the DPS will manage the
implementation of the disaster services program in an assigned
geographic territory that is a sub-territory of the supervising
DPM's jurisdiction. The DPS will accomplish this through the
support, development and operational guidance of a team of trained
volunteer leaders, volunteers, and partners that will stand ready
to deliver the services of disaster preparedness, response, and
recovery programs in the assigned sub-territory. Implements assigned programs or services to meet the
programmatic goals of DCS within the region. This position operates as part of a regional Disaster Cycle
Services team and may be called to support local preparation,
response and recovery activities as well as maintaining government
partnerships with assigned territory. Additionally, the DPS assists
with a broader division and national network of disaster responders
and will be asked to help with deployments and relief operation
activity outside their immediate region. This may include physical
deployment to impacted communities. Volunteer Program Management, Engagement and Support: Engages
and develops a primarily volunteer team responsible for the
implementation of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery
programs in the local area. Ensures the development of Disaster
Leadership Volunteers in each of the assigned program support
functional areas of the disaster cycle in order to meet the needs
of the assigned geography. Serves as the Red Cross thought leader as needed with local
level with government and other agencies and organizations involved
in disaster. Key representative of Red Cross in the community,
interfacing with local officials and developing plans with
community leaders. Ensures activities are in compliance with
regional and national procedures and policies. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of
education and experience. Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years' experience with social
services or service/program delivery. Ability to coordinate staff
and volunteer activities. Ability to interpret program trends,
results, and related data to formulate recommendations. Ability to
manage multiple priorities with strong skills in planning and
problem solving. Management Experience: Minimum of 6 months to one year
supervisory experience preferred. Skills and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, verbal and
written communication skills. Develops project plans & budgets.
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of program or service. Demonstrated
ability in creating presentations and developing training modules.
Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals. Demonstrated
analytical and decision- making skills to develop creative
processes for continuous program or service improvements.
Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills to develop
creative processes for continuous program or service improvements.
Proven track record of collaboration, facilitation, problem
solving, marketing, leadership, and partnership management.
Additionally, this position requires ability for planning, public
speaking, project management and process improvement. Individual
must be customer oriented, organized, and able to operate with an
orientation toward solutions with an external focus, and team
orientation. Other: Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office software,
including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Familiarity with
federal, state, and local employment laws. Must be able to perform all assigned responsibilities under
"grey sky" requirements. This position is also responsible for
ensuring that all American Red Cross finance policies and
procedures are followed as related to the scope of work activity.
All full time disaster employees must be willing and able to be
deployed, as needed. Travel: May involve travel Other Requirements: Upon employment, must be able to learn and
become proficient in: ARC programs and procedures Volunteer Management Financial Management Cultural Competency Emergency Management Practices Community Government Partnerships Supply chain and warehousing Disaster technical expertise Essential Functions/Physical Requirements Depending on work assignment, may require ordinary ambulatory
skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to
stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium
weights of up to 20 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination,
arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and
visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read
technical information. Overall mobility is essential. May include
sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle and working
under challenging conditions. Work Conditions: Work is performed indoors with some potential for exposure to
safety and health hazards related to emergency services relief work. May travel and participate in
meetings and conferences throughout chapter jurisdiction, state and Red Cross system. Because the
Red Cross is a disaster response organization, staff may be asked to be on 24-hour call during
period of major disaster. This position is an exposure determination 0 in view of the fact
that normal work involves no exposure to blood or blood components
and/or human body fluids or tissue samples as a result of splashes,
spills, and/or needlesticks or performance of or assistance in
first aid. Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the
opportunity to make a difference every day. 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. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization
offering its employee's professional development and growth
opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a
collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this
position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of
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