at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world? The Salvation Army Central Territory Headquarters is seeking a motivated and experienced professional to join our Emergency Disaster Services Department as the Territorial Long-Term Recovery Specialist. The Salvation Army is one of the largest charities in the United States and is an international organization based on Biblical principles created to help people in need. We are mission-driven, diverse, collaborative, and focused on positive results for people. Join our team to help support our mission by Doing the Most Good!
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Job Summary:
The Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) Program Specialist for Long-Term Recovery (LTR) position is responsible for developing and implementing disaster recovery programs (as approved by Salvation Army leadership) in collaboration with stakeholders and ensure the plan aligns with the needs and priorities of the community. The position serves as a Salvation Army representative to other LTR partners in government and the private and nonprofit sectors.
The position will support local Salvation Army event-based disaster recovery programs throughout the United States. This position deploys to local Salvation Army units to assist with the formation and policy development for successful community collaboration efforts.
The position will assist with the creation of best practices in FEMA Disaster Case Management Grant applications and develop Standard Operating Procedures in The Salvation Army Disaster Case Management. This position liaises with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in order to access funds for long-term recovery. This position directs and coordinates the effective implementation of the mission, goals, and strategies of the Long-Term Recovery programs. This position will write routine reports and evaluate current Long-Term Recovery procedures in The Salvation Army to determine best practices and ensures constant compliance with funding requirements.
Essential Functions:
Assists with community training of Long-Term Recovery Committee development
Support local Salvation Army event-based recovery programs implementation and provides subject matter expertise regarding long-term recovery
Creates best practices in The Salvation Army's FEMA Disaster Case Management grant applications and develops Standard Operating Procedures in Disaster Case Management
Works with the Emergency Disaster Services Program Specialist for Long Term Recovery at The Salvation Army National Headquarters and The Salvation Army Central/Southern Territory Headquarters to ensure standardization in LTR procedures
Support territorial corporate partners in development and implementation of long-term community recovery technologies
Stays up to date with industry trends and best practices in community engagement of historically underserved communities, particularly in the context of long-term recovery, and proactively shares insights and recommendations with The Salvation Army
Builds upon the current Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity & Belonging (DEIB) training in which The Salvation Army was a key stakeholder
Partners with community organizations, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to foster collaborations that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion goals within long-term recovery efforts
Coordinates with other national disaster recovery organizations to assist in the development of successful disaster recovery groups ensuring local, state, and federal programs are leveraged for disaster survivors
Attends Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), community LTR, unmet needs, and similar LTR meetings as The Salvation Army principal LTR representative
Liaises with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in order to access funds for long-term recovery
Coordinates services with The Salvation Army National and Territorial Social Services Departments to ensure long term recovery is supported by skilled caseworkers and cogent protocols, including seeking to link with the Pathway of Hope program and Public Policy initiatives
Responsible for quarterly reports to Territorial Headquarters for their submission to National Headquarters and funding organization related to Long Term Recoveries
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an... For full info follow application link.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
