Emergency Disaster Services Specialist - Alexandria, United States - The Salvation Army National Headquarters

The Salvation Army National Headquarters

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Alexandria, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

This is a 3-year Grant funded position.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) Program Specialist for Long-Term Recovery (LTR) position is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of disaster recovery programs (as approved by Salvation Army leadership) in collaboration with stakeholders to ensure the plan aligns with the needs and priorities of the community.

The position serves as a Salvation Army liaison to other LTR partners in government and the private and nonprofit sectors.

The position will support local Salvation Army event-based disaster recovery programs throughout the United States.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. You may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Assists with community training of Long-Term Recovery Committee development.
Stays up to date with industry trends and best practices in community engagement of historically underserved communities, particularly in the context of longterm recovery, and proactively shares insights and recommendations with The Salvation Army.
Supports in creating partnerships with community organizations, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to foster collaborations that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion goals within longterm recovery efforts.
Attends Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), community LTR, unmet needs, and similar LTR meetings as The Salvation Army principal LTR representative.
Assists in liaising with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to access funds for longterm recovery.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs other related work as required.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

General Office Equipment

Salvation Army Issued Laptop

Printer/Scanner

Cell phone

iPad/iPhone

Copier

Personal Vehicle

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degreefrom an accredited college or university in Emergency Management, Social Work, Behavioral Science, and one year of social services / emergency management experience; and

Two years progressively responsible experience providing direct disaster or long-term recovery management including developing individuals, comprehensive, long-term action plans for recovery utilizing a wide variety of resources, or

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid State Driver's License

AEM or CEM preferred but not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of social service administration specifically in developing and administering day-to-day operations of case management services.

Ability to interpret and understand government rules and regulations.

Ability to work well with clients and volunteers of diverse cultural and socioeconomic groups, respect confidentiality, able to work within ethical and legal parameters of social services.

Reliable transportation and ability to pass The Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Report screening.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language is required.

Ability to conduct presentations and training sessions.

Ability to build relationships and collaborative partnerships with government, private
- sector, and not-for-profit organizational representatives.

Ability to travel to attend meetings/trainings and meet with other organizational representatives. Some multi-day, overnight stays might be required.

Ability to remain open, sensitive and responsive to clients and volunteers from diverse cultures without discrimination including ability to respect, protect, access, and nurture psychosocial well-being of clients experiencing despair due to loss of home, family, community, income, benefits, and/or psychosocial trauma as a direct result of a tragedy.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, etcetera.

Work from home/telecommuting arrangements can be discussed with supervisor and department head after 6 months.

Occasionally work may be performed at disaster sites with exposure to harmful chemicals, dangerous conditions, extreme temperatures, infectious diseases, etc.

Work does require regular travel to attend meetings, conduct training or presentations where there may be physical discomforts associated with driving a vehicle, traveling by airplane, changes in the weather, and staying overnight in a hotel.

**The Salvation Army reserves the right to revise the job description or require different or additional tasks be performe