Program Specialist, Disaster Services
Company: American Red Cross
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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?Join us-Where your Career is a Force
for Good!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!WHAT YOU NEED TO
KNOW
- 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 FOR GOOD
- Facilitate and support the development and implementation of
strategies, initiatives, tools, plans, processes and procedures
within a functional area, or, through the development of volunteer
leadership, oversee the implementation of the full disaster cycle
of an assigned sub-territory. 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.
- Analyze opportunities for improved program service and make
recommendations for implementation. Implement assigned programs or
services to meet goals.
- Support local preparation, response and recovery activities as
well as maintain government partnerships with assigned territory.
Assist with a broader division and national network of disaster
responders and help with deployments and relief operation activity
outside immediate region. This may include physical deployment to
impacted communities.
- Engage and develop a volunteer team responsible for the
implementation of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery
programs in the local area. Ensure the development of 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.
- Support local responses through the deployment of volunteer
leaders on a daily basis in a rapid and accessible manner.
Qualified and experienced volunteer leaders should be placed in key
roles first. If volunteer leadership is unavailable, may service
during times of disaster. Participate in local planning, exercises,
and training, including exercises called by local partners
Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster, Emergency Management
Agencies and Local Emergency Planning Committees (VOADs, EMAs and
LEPCs). May evaluate and report effectiveness of program or
service. Prepare recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Serve 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. Ensure activities are in compliance with
regional and national procedures and policies.
- Individual contributor that works under limited supervision.
Applies subject matter knowledge; requires capacity to understand
specific needs or requirements to apply skills/knowledge.WHAT YOU
NEED TO SUCCEED
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of experience with social services or
service/program delivery, or equivalent combination of education
and related experience required.
- Management Experience: n/a
- Ability to coordinate staff and volunteer activities.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication
skills.
- Develop project plans & budgets.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of program or service, ability
to create presentations and training modules, and strategies to
achieve organizational goals.
- Demonstrated analytical and decision- making skills to
interpret program trends, results, formulate recommendations, and
develop creative processes for continuous program or service
improvements.
- Proven track record of collaboration with diverse groups and
individuals, managing multiple priorities, 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.
- 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.
- Ability to work in a matrixed environment and on a team.
- Travel: Travel is required.A valid driver's license is
required.
- A current, valid driver's license with good driving record
isrequired.
- * Combination of candidate's education and general experience
satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to
description's minimum education and general experience years
combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).
- Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While
performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly
required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The
employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up
to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The
work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business
office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The
employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have
the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of
time.
- DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the
general nature and level of work being performed by individuals
assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as
an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required
of personnel so classified.WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE
DISASTER RESPONSE EXPERIENCEBENEFITS FOR YOU:We take care of you,
while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we
believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our
comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With
our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the
American Red Cross to advance the learn.* Medical, Dental Vision
plans* Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts* PTO +
Holidays* 401K with 5% match* Paid Family Leave* Employee
Assistance* Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term* Service
Awards and recognitionApply 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.Interested in Volunteering?Life's emergencies don't stop, and
neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than
90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human
suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position
that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and
talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their
time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.Visit
redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our
most-needed volunteer positions.To view the EEOC Summary of Rights,
click here: Summary of Rights
Keywords: American Red Cross, Milwaukee , Program Specialist, Disaster Services, Other , Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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