at American Red Cross in Chicago, Illinois, United States
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By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?
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Job Description:
WHY CHOOSE US?
As one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.
We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.
The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women's Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.
At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!
The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Disaster Health Services Individual Support Program Specialist.
This position is term-limited, benefits eligible: 2 years. The work location for this exciting opportunity is virtual. The selected candidate will work 100% remotely from home and can be located anywhere in the United States.
A current, unencumbered license is required in at least one of the following professions:
Registered Nurse (RN) highly preferred
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):
Under limited supervision, support program to ensure implementation and defined activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives. Provide planning, design and implementation support to assigned program area. May assist with budget preparation and monitoring and in the recruitment of volunteers and contractors. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.
The primary focus is to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current and future challenges and opportunities related to the provision of Disaster Health Services at all disaster relief levels; identify the appropriate programmatic policies, operational guidance, and resources necessary to consistently administer these services within the constraints of the laws and regulations associated with the professional licensure of the Red Cross workforce; and develop, coordinate, and monitor the execution of programmatic strategies to ensure the continuous provision of essential health and mental health support to both Red Cross clients and disaster workforce.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
Perform activities, including identifying recruitment resources and appropriate deployment of Disaster Health Services or Disaster Mental Health volunteers on Disaster Relief Operations as defined by jurisdictional laws or regulations.
Collect and analyze data, identify areas of risk and opportunity, provide recommendations for program improvement.
Develop strategies and tactics for identifying, tracking, and effectively deploying volunteers in jurisdictions participating in the Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act and Nursing Licensure Compact.
Support the creation and implementation of training aimed at enhancing capacity and skills of the overall workforce on Disaster Relief Operations.
Support the creation action steps based on identified needs and establish conditions for hiring local support in DHS/DMH roles.
Administer and analyze processes within assigned program area, recommend revisions to improve procedures.
Support the cultivation of professional relationships with key internal & external partners/organizations.
Other Individual Support Program duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):
Education: Bachelor's degree required.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of... For full info follow application link.
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.
