Bilingual Community Disaster Response Specialist

3 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States American Red Cross Full time
Empowering Communities through Disaster Response

We are seeking a highly skilled and bilingual Community Disaster Program Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our disaster response team, you will play a critical role in guiding and leading teams of trained volunteers to deliver comfort and care in times of disaster.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Volunteer Engagement: Facilitate and support a diverse volunteer team responsible for implementing disaster cycle services programming, ensuring services are delivered rapidly, accessibly, and equitably to meet the urgent needs of our clients.
  • Program Support: Assist with the successful implementation of disaster cycle services program activities or functions within an assigned geographic area.
  • Mission Capacity Building: Engage disaster volunteers who are representative of the communities they serve, culturally and linguistically.
  • Community Engagement: Support local efforts to prepare and mobilize communities, engaging partners to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and emergencies.
  • Matrix Management: Implement plans to meet assigned targets for volunteer engagement and volunteer-led Disaster Action Team response to local home fires or support specific function tasks within an assigned geographic area.
  • Community Knowledge: Act as the local point of contact for partners and communities, partnering with local organizations and leaders to support frontline communities and community resiliency before, during, and after disasters.
  • Ready to Respond: Participate in disaster response operations in the region, in alignment with the Disaster Cycle Services Concept of Operations, upon completion of training requirements.

Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
  • Experience: Minimum 3 years of related experience.
  • Language: Must be bilingual and proficient in Spanish.
  • Valid Driver's License: Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in Emergency Management or Disaster Services: Shelter experience.
  • Community Engagement and Partner Relationships: Experience in cultivating partner relationships.
  • Volunteer Management: Experience in volunteer management.
  • Customer Service and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent customer service and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance your career.

  • Medical, Dental Vision Plans: We offer a range of medical, dental, and vision plans to ensure you and your family are well taken care of.
  • Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts: Take control of your health and financial well-being with our health spending accounts and flexible spending accounts.
  • PTO and Holidays: Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 11 paid holidays, including six core holidays and five floating holidays.
  • 401K with 5% Match: Grow your retirement savings with our 401K plan and 5% employer match.
  • Paid Family Leave: Take time off to care for your loved ones with our paid family leave policy.
  • Employee Assistance: Access confidential counseling services and support through our employee assistance program.
  • Disability and Insurance: Enjoy comprehensive disability and insurance coverage to protect you and your loved ones.
  • Service Awards and Recognition: Celebrate your achievements and milestones with our service awards and recognition program.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.

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