Direct Services Functional Disaster Program Manager
Company: American Red Cross
Location: Boise
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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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
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largest humanitarian network?**** As a condition of employment with
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Career is a Force for Good!Job Description:The American Red Cross
is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides
relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare
for, and respond to emergencies. It does this through services that
are consistent with its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental
Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent
Movement. The American Red Cross is the foremost volunteer
emergency service organization in the United States with more than
590 chapters nationwide.The Red Cross has a fantastic opportunity
available for a Direct Services Functional Disaster Program Manager
in Idaho, Montana, and East Oregon. This is full time 40
hours/week.Responsible for leading and managing a primarily
volunteer team to support and provide Mass Care, Logistics and
Recovery program support in an assigned geographic area.The
territory is based on the regional configuration.Serves as the lead
functional expert in a Red Cross Region for the Mass Care,
Logistics, and Recovery functions. Tailoring national program
offerings for the Region and communities within the Region,
providing technical expertise, training, and leading regional
implementation of Mass Care, Logistics and Recovery, this position
supports regional employees and volunteers in the disaster
territories to build capacity in the local community for the
disaster cycle.Specific functions of this position include program
implementation, remote team building of employees and volunteers,
and soliciting feedback from end customers.Works to perform these
functions according to the program direction provided by the Mass
Care, Logistics and Recovery functions at headquarters. Team
leadership, supervision, and personnel development is provided by
the Regional Disaster Functions/Support Director or the Regional
Disaster and Program Officer; and may have a dotted line to the DPM
or Community Exec (s) in the territory they
cover.Responsibilities:
1. Primary Responsibilities:
2. Mass Care Responsibilities:
3. Logistics Responsibilities:
4. Recovery Responsibilities:
5. Other Responsibilities:
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.
Should this occur, salary compensation would be given in accordance
with the law.
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.
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.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education
and experience.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience with social services or
service/program delivery. Track record of leadership results in
non-profit and/or for-profit organizations. Proven results in
achieving success in a business unit or area and leveraging
relationships with diverse levels of internal and external
stakeholders.
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Management Experience: Minimum 1 - 3 years of supervisory
experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities: Proven track record of collaboration,
facilitation, problem solving, leadership, and partnership
management. Additionally, this position requires the ability for
planning and data entry Individual must be customer oriented,
flexible, organized, and able to operate with an orientation toward
solutions with a customer focus and team orientation. Demonstrates
in depth knowledge of program or service. Participates in
developing strategies to achieve organizational goals. Demonstrated
analytical and decision making skills to develop creative processes
for continuous program or service improvements. Demonstrated
ability in creating presentations and developing training modules.
Excellent oral and communication skills, including training and
presentations
Other: Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office software,
including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Familiarity with
federal, state, and local employment laws. All full time disaster
employees must be willing and able to be deployed, as needed.
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
Travel: May require travel
Other Requirements: After employment, employee must 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
Job Type: This position can be filled by an employee or a
volunteer
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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