SAF Specialist Honolulu, HI

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The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Mobile SAF-IS Regional Program Specialist to support the Service to Armed Forces and International Services Division mission. This position is regional but also part of our mobile staff which requires meeting strict medical and security clearances prior to this role worldwide deployment is a condition of employment. Mobile staff members typically deploy for 6 months at a time approximately once every 18-24 months and can be sent to any military base in the world. Relocation assistance is only available for current employees within a 50-mile radius within the division.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Manage and administer the delivery of American Red Cross services to meet the needs of United States military members veterans and their families in accordance with Red Cross policies and procedures. Support the delivery of International Services programs and services. Provide support development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal State and local regulations.

Relationship Management and Community Outreach: Serves as the face of the Red Cross at assigned location.

Builds strong relationships with military leadership key organizations and community leaders.

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

Builds community presence through enhancing marketing opportunities with local Armed Forces Network utilization of social media platforms and leveraging local base advertising opportunities to spread the Red Cross Mission and service.

Volunteer Management: Manages a volunteer engagement program and cycle to enable delivery of all Red Cross programs and services on a military installation and in their local community. Manages Volunteers who will be the primary resource to administer the delivery of American Red Cross services to meet the needs of United States military members veterans and their families in accordance with Red Cross policies and procedures. When volunteers are unavailable the manager is responsible in delivering the mission specific services.

Develop and implement local needs assessment and Volunteer Program Plan through utilizing process established by Volunteer Resources.

Recruits and trains leadership volunteers to support placement and supervision of staff and programs in the delivery of SAF/IS U.S. programs and services Training Services Disaster Cycle Services and providing support to Armed Forces Blood Services.

Effectively utilize the Volunteer Connection Platform to manage document train recognize and communicate with volunteers within the local footprint.

Service Delivery Management: Ensures the consistent delivery of SAF and IS U.S. services to all clients in their area.

Provides supervision of volunteer Service Delivery staff.

Coordinates services to military treatment facilities and VA hospitals through rehabilitation programs material assistance resiliency training and morale items and support.

Ensures community outreach to include command meetings and education briefings presentations or workshops

Ensures a strong military community outreach program and implementation of special events and projects in support of SAF/IS U.S. initiatives.

Manages support services to military members and their families to include family follow-up information and referrals and other related services.

Provides support for the emergency communications center with local information as appropriate.

Develops outreach strategies aimed at promoting International Services U.S. programs to the community and ensuring the local community is aware of what programs and services are available.

Financial and Reporting Management: Develops and manages budgets and expenditures to ensure programs are operating within budget to support all programs and services. Monitors and reports on the outcomes and results of programs and services to ensure organizational accountability and makes recommendations for continuous improvement to ensure metrics are consistently met.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Bachelors degree in business or public administration human resources management community organization social or health sciences or related field is required; or related equivalent experience.

5 years minimum related experience in program management or related field is required.

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.

Ability to balance multiple priorities is essential.

Work Conditions:

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) light to medium weights of up to 20 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 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.

FOR MOBILE POSITIONS ONLY (Domestic and Overseas settings)

Some positions are designated as Mobile and subject to unique job requirements. SAF Mobile Staff perform the same basic job responsibilities as non-mobile staff 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:

Support both the day-to-day operations and emergency needs of the Hero Care Center as a member of the Hero Care Network Contingency Team.

Completes all trainings and requirements to maintain casework proficiency to include working shifts and participating in readiness drills.

Responds to emergency surge and disaster situations as needed.

To maintain readiness staff must:

Maintain all medical and security requirements

Engage in annual deployment familiarization program to include trainings and meetings

When activated to deploy participate in additional trainings and meetings to prepare for deployment

Mobility Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required. Must be 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.

Periodically accompanies the military on deployments.