SAF/IS Regional Program Specialist - RESERVE
Company: American Red Cross
Location: Boise
Posted on: March 15, 2023
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?**** 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: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!The American Red
Cross is hiring SAF/IS Reserve employees to join our elite
workforce of mobile employees to deploy to overseas locations in
support of military personnel and DOD civilians. This is a Reserve
assignment for overseas deployments in February 2023, June 2023,
and October 2023. (Deployments are 6 months in duration).
Candidates may reside any location in the United States or overseas
to be considered for this deployment. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:SAF/IS
Reservist assist in the delivery of American Red Cross programs and
services to meet the needs of United States military members,
veterans, and their families in accordance with Red Cross policies
and procedures. SAF/IS Mobile Reservist are an elite workforce
required to deploy on 6-month rotations serving alongside military
members in designated theaters of operations around the world.
Reservist must be ready to deploy when called upon, and to do so
are required to meet and maintain specific medical and readiness
requirements. Requirements for Reserve employment includes the
following:
- Must be a U.S. citizenship able to obtain a secret security
clearance and a no-fee U.S. passport.
- Worldwide mobility is a condition of employment and an
essential function of this position.
- Must accept work assignments anywhere in the world, including
conflict areas, where the American Red Cross is providing services
to members of the military and their families.
- Must meet strict medical and physical requirements, including
immunizations required by the U.S. military.
- May be required to wear military uniforms, and live and work in
harsh and stressful environment in conflict areas.
- Works 8 hours per month in support of both the day-to-day
operations and emergency needs of the Hero Care Center as a member
of the Hero Care Network Contingency Team.WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A
FORCE GOOD:
- Emergency Communications: Provide emergency communications
services between military personnel and their families.
- Morale & Welfare: Develop, implement, and support morale and
welfare programs on installations. This may include hospital
visits, canteen functions, internet lounges, libraries,
distribution of donated items, fun runs and other special
events.
- Relationship Management with Military Command Structure:
Represent the American Red Cross and promote programs and services
on the installation by ensuring effective working relationships
with military command structure.
- Volunteer Management: Assists in the supervision of volunteer
staff and management of all related human resource functions -
including recruitment, training, utilization, evaluation, and
recognition in accordance with ARC policies and procedures; helps
ensure volunteer staff ratio reflects the diversity of the
population being served.
- Deployment Readiness: Reservist are required to deploy and
maintain readiness at all times. In order to maintain their annual
readiness certification, the following is required:
- Deployment Familiarization Training on military culture and
protocols, command relationships, do's & don'ts while deployed and
scenario-based situations.
- Advanced leadership training and advanced casework training
must be completed.
- All trainings must be recertified annually to ensure continued
readiness
- Once activated for deployment, employees will meet regularly
with senior leadership to ensure readiness and ability to backfill
OCONUS SAF-IS Mobile and Reserve positions as needed.
- Additional training with site specific scenarios with the
current employee members at their deployment location is
required.
- Additional deployment medical requirements must be met.
- Must obtain a no-fee passport prior to deployment and a
Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) upon arrival.
- The salary range for this position is $47,476 -$65,010.Note
that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific
geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other
factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may
include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have
and comparison to other employees already in this role. The annual
salary will be pro-rated depending on the amount of time worked and
will paid bi-weekly. Upon returning from your deployment, you will
be placed in an inactive status and will no longer be receiving
payment.WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:Education: Bachelor's degree in
business or public administration, human resources management,
community organization, social or health sciences, or related
field; or relevant equivalent experience is required.Experience: At
minimum, three years of related experience required.Management
Experience: N/ASkills and Abilities: Requires strong computer
skills. Public speaking skills and the ability to communicate
effectively verbally and in writing are required. Must have strong
interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in an individual
or team environment. Flexibility to accommodate short notice
assignments and long periods of time away from home is essential.
The ability to balance multiple priorities is essential. Experience
with American Red Cross programs and services is strongly desired.
Familiarity with military culture, regulations and protocol is
strongly desired.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) weights
of up to 50 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 both
outdoors and indoors with some potential for exposure to safety and
health hazards related to emergency services relief work.
Conditions during deployment may be harsh, uncomfortable and
stressful in conflict areas.WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE
EDGE:Ideal candidates will have a passion for supporting military
members with the physical stamina and emotional capacity to live
and work alongside deployed military members in harsh climates and
difficult environments. SAF/IS employees are servant leaders
supporting deployed military members through difficult and
challenging issues. Candidates need to thrive on service and
teamwork. Candidates must be adaptable with an ability to manage
through ambiguity engaging others in problem solving complex
issues.Core Competencies
- Adaptability: Successful candidates must adjust to new
situations quickly and have the ability to tackle the challenges
these situations present.
- Independent Problem Solving: Successful candidates are capable
of handling high-pressure situations by knowing who to engage in
dialogue and up with actionable solutions
- Teamwork: Successful candidates have the ability to collaborate
with team members, volunteers, and military personnel to achieve
SAF/IS mission.
- Servant Leader: Successful candidates must be leaders who out
others and the mission first. Someone who understands that
deployment is a hardship, and our mission is to support our
military personnel in uncomfortable situations and
circumstances.BENEFITS 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 4% 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 to
learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.To view
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