SAF - IS Regional Program Specialist - Mobile - Honolulu HI

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Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US
As one of the nations 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 Womens Resource Group these networks provide connections mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

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The American Red Cross is currently seeking a fulltime Mobile SAFIS Regional Program Specialist to support the Service to Armed Forces and International Services (SAFIS) missions in the Pacific Islands Region. This position will be located in Oahu with possible travel to the other surrounding islands. It is 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 typically deploy for 6 months at a time typically approximately once every 18 months and can be sent to any military base in the world.

The Services to the Armed Forces (SAF) and International Services (IS) mission is to provide care and comfort to the members of the United States Armed Forces and their families. It is the impetus for the establishment of the American Red Cross (ARC). SAF at the Red Cross is a mixture of both tradition and innovation. ARC continues to provide traditional support to military families; serve in military and veterans hospitals and conduct emergency communication. But we also continually adapt our traditional services and create new programs to meet the needs of todays military member veterans and their families.

The SAFIS 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. One focus will be 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. throughout the military community in the Pacific Islands Region.


The RPS may also serve 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 Responsibilities
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.


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 and Disaster Cycle Services.

Supervises volunteer staff in their daily work responsibilities.


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 and disaster preparedness and response. Services may include conducting training meetings presentations and workshops as well as scheduling recruitment marketing and providing materials and support throughout the community.


Hero Care Network Contingency Team: May serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during emergency situations at the SAF Hero Care Center.


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 dos & donts while deployed and scenariobased 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 SAFIS 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 nofee passport prior to deployment and a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) upon arrival.


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.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: Bachelors 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: A minimum of three years related experience

Management Experience: n/a

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 handeye 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.

A current valid drivers license with good driving record is required.

* Combination of candidates education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to descriptions minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

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 24hour call during period of major disaster.