Disaster Responder

Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US?

Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else - it's as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good, you'll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing mission that's bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you're cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

We are currently seeking a part-time (minimum 8hrs./week), on-call Disaster Responder to work in our New York, NY location.

Shifts are variable--days, nights, weekend or overnight.MUST have valid Driver's License and be comfortable driving a large van.

Must have open, variable availability (will not work for someone with a full-time, 40 hours/week job). Prefer someone residing in one of the 5 Boroughs. No benefits offered.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Under general supervision, the Responder coordinates and serves as a resource for daily operations of a program or service. Act as a liaison between program or service and its internal and external partners. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

Specific responsibilities: Respond to disaster-related incidents and provide services to clients.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD:

• Implement and coordinate the day-to-day functions that support program or service operations.

• Develop workable program or service implementation plans.

• Support leadership in coordinating casework activities. Respond to general inquiries.

• Participate on small scale projects which require researching issues, information, data collection, and development of recommendations.

• Support leadership in coordinating educational and outreach programs.

• Participate in recruitment, orientation and training activities for volunteers.

• Independently resolve minor problems and issues which may impact program or service delivery or outcomes.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: High School or equivalent.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Skills and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness. Prioritize and plan work activities. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Maintain confidentiality and work with integrity and ethics. Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Ability to work on a team.

NOTE: Must pass a preliminary evaluation requirement following a probationary training period.

Travel: Will involve field work. A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is required.

The salary range for this position is (New York): $24.50

Note that the American Red Cross sets salary ranges aligned to a specific geographic location in which the work is performed. The stated salary range in this posting is an average. The specific salary information will be shared at the time of phone screening based upon your location and qualifications.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity 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.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners - the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance - launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce.American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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