SAF/IS Regional Program Specialist, Mobile
Company: American Red Cross
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: January 23, 2023
Job Description:
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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 SAF-IS Senior
Regional Program Specialist assists 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, but will focused on supporting
the delivery of International Services (IS) U.S. programs and
services to include International Humanitarian Law (IHL), Youth
Action Campaign (YAC) and Restoring Family Links (RFL). This is
accomplished through managing volunteers and working with other Red
Cross departments to support strong visibility for SAF/IS U.S. in
the community.The American Red Cross is currently seeking a
full-time Regional Program Specialist in our Central Florida Region
to support the Service to Armed Forces and International Services
(SAF-IS) missions throughout the Tampa, Sarasota, Winter Haven
area. This position is regional, but also part of our mobile staff
which requires meeting strict medical and security clearances prior
to employment. In a mobile role, worldwide deployment is a
condition of employment. Mobile staff members deploy for 6 months
at a time, typically within the first 6 months and once every 18
months after that, however the length and frequency is dependent on
business need. The SAF-IS Regional Program Specialist assists 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, but
will focused on supporting the delivery of International Services
(IS) U.S. programs and services to include International
Humanitarian Law (IHL), Youth Action Campaign (YAC) and Restoring
Family Links (RFL). This is accomplished through managing
volunteers and working with other Red Cross departments to support
strong visibility for SAF/IS U.S. in the community.The RPS also
serves as part of the Hero Care Center Contingency Team. Will act
as the first line of supervision and support to provide casework
expertise and manage volunteers and other staff members during
surge situations and disaster responses. Supports Disaster Cycle
Services (DCS) as necessary in accordance with the DCS COOP SAF
responsibilities. Maintains deployment readiness at all times by
completing medical requirements, clearance requirements and by
completing ongoing training requirements to maintain proficiency
with casework and relationship management.Primary
Responsibilities1. Relationship Management and Community Outreach:
Serves as the "face" of the Red Cross throughout your region.
- Cultivates relationships and partnerships with external
constituents in the local community, including government
organizations, corporate partners, civic organizations and other
community charitable and nonprofit agencies with the purpose of
furthering the mission of the Red Cross. Outreach includes command
meetings, education briefings, presentations or information
sessions. Will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining
effective command relationships during deployment.2. Volunteer
Management:
- Develops and implements a strategic volunteer program to engage
and enable delivery of all Red Cross programs and services on a
military installation.
- Recruits and trains volunteers in the delivery of SAF programs
and services, Preparedness, Health & Safety Services, Disaster
Cycle Services, and providing support to Armed Forces Blood
Services,
- Supervises volunteer staff in their daily work
responsibilities.3. Service Delivery Management: Ensures the
delivery of SAF core services to all clients within their
jurisdiction.
- Supports other lines of ARC service to ensure the delivery of
Preparedness, Health and Safety Services training, disaster
preparedness and response and Red Cross Blood Services. Services
may include conducting training, meetings, presentations, and
workshops as well as scheduling, recruitment, marketing and
providing materials and support throughout the community.4. Hero
Care Network Contingency Team: Serves as a Subject Matter Expert
(SME) during emergency situations at the SAF Hero Care Center.5.
Deployment Readiness: Mobile staff 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, staff will meet regularly with
senior leadership to ensure readiness and ability to backfill
OCONUS SAF-IS Mobile positions as needed.
- Additional training with site specific scenarios with the
current staff 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.6.
Reporting & Admin Support: Monitors and reports on American Red
Cross Service Delivery Outcomes.
- Interact with customers and other teams to obtain data to
document outcomes and program results to ensure organizational
accountability.
- Input and Evaluate Service Delivery Data for consistency
completeness, accuracy, reasonableness.
- Generate data reports on a scheduled and/ or periodic basis for
management or local command.
- Makes recommendations for continuous improvement to ensure
metrics are consistently met.Minimum QualificationsEducation:
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. Current DoD Cardholder and knowledge of Military
structure, culture and lifestyle are preferred.Experience: At
minimum, three years of related experience required.Management
Experience: At least one year of management experience is strongly
preferred.Skills 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. 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.Travel: Must have a valid driver's
license requiredMobile staff requirements: SAF Mobile Staff perform
the same basic job responsibilities as non-mobile staff in regions.
In addition to those responsibilities, this special workforce is
also required to deploy on short term temporary assignments,
serving alongside military members who are deployed to designated
theaters of operations anywhere in the world. Mobile staff must be
ready to deploy whenever called upon, and to do so are required to
meet and maintain specific medical and other readiness
requirements. Requirements unique to mobile positions include the
following:World-wide mobility is a condition of employment. It is
an essential function of this position and employees must accept
assignments anywhere in the world where we provide services to
members of the U.S. military and their families.Mobile staff
members must be US citizens and able to obtain/maintain a secret
security clearance and no-fee U.S. passport.Must meet and maintain
strict medical and physical requirements, including immunizations
required by the U.S. military and Department of Defense.Responsible
for proper wear and maintenance of daily Red Cross Duty Uniform,
and live and work in harsh and stressful environment in conflict
areas.Periodically accompanies the military on deployments.Some
station offices are in remote locations without public
transportation.An interim Secret Security Clearance must be
obtained if SSC is not currently held.When deployed, you may be
required to work 12-hour shifts, 7 days a week. Privacy is often
limited and you may have to share accommodations with co-workers,
military members, etc.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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