Disaster Services Supervisor
Company: American Red Cross
Location: Shawnee
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
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?**** As a condition of employment with
American Red Cross, you are required to provide proof that you are
fully vaccinated for COVID 19 or qualify for an exemption, except
in states where it is prohibited by law. Accordingly, employment is
conditioned on providing proof of vaccination or having an approved
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Career is a Force for Good!Job Description: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. We depend on the many generous contributions of time, blood,
and money from the American public to support our lifesaving
services and programs.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 individuals and families can resume a normal
life.Our disaster volunteers are the heart and soul of our mission
to respond to emergencies and provide relief to victims of
disasters. They serve in a number of capacities, including Disaster
Action Team Member, Disaster Assessment, Caseworker, Mass Care
Feeding, Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) Driver, Shelter
Manager/Staff, Disaster Health Services and Disaster Mental
Health.We are currently seeking a Disaster Services Supervisor to
work in our Shawnee Oklahoma office. This position will work 8:00am
to 5:00pm Monday through Friday, and some weekends and evenings
will be required during times of business need. Travel will also be
involved up to 15% of the time.Job Description: Supervise the
implementation of the disaster services program in an assigned
geographic territory. Lead and supervise Disaster Program staff and
volunteer team responsible for local preparation, response and
recovery management as well as management of government
partnerships within assigned territory. Implement disaster
preparedness, response, and recovery programs in the local area.
Ensure the development of Disaster leadership volunteers in each of
the program support functional areas of the disaster cycle in order
to meet the needs of the territory, region, state and division.
Drivers for this work include the number of municipalities within
its coverage area, the amount and complexity of program activity,
presence of significant grant funding, geography, risk, population,
frequency of events, and regional structure. 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.Responsibilities:1: Establish and implement disaster
services program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures in a
territory in alignment with established metrics. Coordinate the
day-to-day functions that support these programs in accordance with
policies and procedures.2: Lead and supervise a primarily volunteer
team responsible for the implementation of disaster preparedness,
response, and recovery programs in the local area. Ensure the
development of Disaster leadership volunteers in each of the
program support functional areas of the disaster cycle in order to
meet the needs of the territory, region, state and division. Hire,
train, coach, counsel, and evaluate performance of direct reports
and volunteers.3: Act in a facilitative leader role across the
disaster cycle. Align with government and work to enable the entire
community to participate in all phases of the disaster cycle by
shifting from being not only a provider of direct services but also
a facilitative leader. Within scope of position, represent the
entire disaster cycle of preparedness, response and recovery.4:
Mobilize the local community to prepare for, respond to and recover
from emergencies. Meet the needs and expectations of clients and
stakeholders. Develop human and material resources (volunteers,
partners, community agencies, shelter and vendor agreements etc.)
to ensure the full cycle of disaster services is delivered.5:
Develop and cultivate professional relationships with key internal
& external partners/organizations. Serve as the Red Cross thought
leader on a local level with government and other agencies and
organizations involved in disaster. Ensure interface with community
leaders, corporations, businesses and government agencies.
Participate in local planning, exercises, and training, to include
exercises called by local partners (VOADs, EMAs and LEPCs).6:
Manage local responses by the deployment volunteers on a daily
basis in a rapid and accessible manner. Serve during times of
disaster as the operational leadership for the territory/local
level. Participate in a leadership role on larger operations
regionally, division or nationwide.7: Ensure that American Red
Cross services are available to diverse communities.Scope: Directs
daily operations of work unit.Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's
degree required. Experience: Minimum 3 years of related experience
or equivalent combination of education and related experience
required. Management Experience: 1 year of lead or supervisory
experience. * 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.Skills &
Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written
communication skills. Develop project plans & budgets. Demonstrate
in-depth knowledge of program or service. Demonstrated ability in
creating presentations and developing training modules. Develop
strategies to achieve organizational goals. 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. Ability for planning,
public speaking, project management and process improvement. Must
be customer oriented, organized, and able to operate with an
orientation toward solutions, with an external focus, and team
orientation. Intermediate 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 on a team.Travel: Travel may be required.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.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception and ability to adjust focus. 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.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.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
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