SAF- IS Regional Program Specialist (Mobile)
Company: The American National Red Cross
Location: Miami
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
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Description: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 today's military member, veterans and their
families. -The American Red Cross is currently seeking a full-time
SAF-IS Regional Program Specialist to support the Service to Armed
Forces and International Services (SAF-IS) missions throughout the
South Florida Region. This position can reside in either Miami, Ft.
Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, or the Florida Gulf Coast of Heartland
. 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 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. throughout the military community
in South Florida. - - - -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 related field is strongly preferred, however equivalent
combination of education and experience will also be considered in
lieu of advanced degree. -Experience: At minimum, three years of
related experience required. -Management Experience: - At least one
year of management experience is strongly preferred, as is a being
bilingual (Spanish/English). -Skills and Abilities: Position
requires strong computer and public speaking skills, must have the
ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and be
an effective leader. Must also have strong interpersonal skills and
the ability to work well in an individual or team environment. The
ability to balance multiple and sometimes competing priorities is
essential. Experience with American Red Cross programs and services
is strongly desired, as is familiarity with military culture,
regulations and protocol. -Travel: Travel throughout the South
Florida region is required. Must have a valid driver's
license.Mobile 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 to learn more, including
our most-needed volunteer positions.To view the EEOC Summary of
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