Disaster Responder

The Disaster Responder coordinates and serves as a resource for daily operations of disaster response programs, acting as a liaison between the program and its partners, and providing support and leadership guidance to volunteers. The role involves responding to disaster-related incidents and supporting program implementation and outreach activities.

Responsibilities

• Respond to disaster-related incidents and provide services to clients.
• 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.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent.
• Prefer someone residing in one of the 5 Boroughs.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• 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.
• Must pass a preliminary evaluation requirement following a probationary training period.
• Will involve travel in the field.
• Current valid driver's license required.

Skills

• Disaster Risk Management and Response Coordination
• Volunteer Management
• Program Implementation
• Field Travel
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Word
• Excel
• Power Point
• Outlook
• Work Planning
• Confidentiality Management
• Ethical Conduct
• Interpersonal Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication

Languages

English