Service Extension Field Representative

The Salvation Army Southern California•Happy Valley, OR

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Divisional Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) & Service Extension (SE) Director, the EDS & SE Field Representative will support SE personnel and is responsible for assisting in preparedness, response, and recovery activities that affect the Cascade Division as well as its services and programs. The position also conducts emergency management training relevant to the Cascade Division. Finally, this position ensures that Service extension carries out the mission in every assigned zip code of the Cascade Division. Driving to visit volunteers running SE Units that write vouchers and to make new connections in various communities within the assigned Zip Codes (Eastern Oregon & Southern Idaho) is an important part of the job. The Salvation Army will provide a vehicle for this part of the job.

Requirements

Heart and passion for The Salvation Army’s mission. Natural ability to reflect and model the high standards of The Salvation Army as one of the world’s most distinguished human services charitable organizations.
Proven ability to supervise, develop, and train personnel.
Excellent strategic planning skills and experience in emergency management planning.
Excellent interpersonal and liaison skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good health, allowing for continuous involvement in a high-stress disaster setting.
Must be comfortable attending community meetings, meeting city and county officials, and representing The Salvation Army in various groups and situations.
Must have an Idaho Driver’s License.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of three years of Administrative and Management Experience, including supervision of a diverse staff, public services, contract management and compliance, and emergency disaster response service.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
A working knowledge of integrated database applications and the ability to use new software programs with basic training.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead.
Ability to operate telephone.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
Ability to understand written information.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of The Salvation Army preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) in Emergency Management, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
FEMA Disaster Response training is highly preferred.
Crisis intervention and non-violent crisis intervention skills.
Experience in non-profit setting working with homeless, other economically disadvantaged, and culturally diverse populations preferred.
Experience recruiting and developing volunteers.
Experience with HMIS systems and Wellsky (Service point) preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise, develop, and train EDS/SE team (employees and volunteers) in assigned regions.
Provide monthly report to EDS/SE Director about activities and travel schedule within the assigned area.
Submit to the EDS/SE Director a monthly travel plan.
Review income and expenses against budgets and address significant variances.
Work collaboratively with community organizations.
Connect with community leaders and systems.
Account for all travel expenditures and submit timely expense reports.
Work with Corps within the assigned zip codes to develop EDS capacity and strengthen SE partnerships.
Coordinate EDS activities with EDS/SE Director.
Participate in and/or conduct training and exercises for EDS workers and with emergency management partners as assigned.
Represent TSA in VOADs and other pertinent non-profit emergency management networks as assigned.
Represent TSA as a public speaker, emergency management trainer, and/or conference panelist as assigned.
Attending seminars, conferences, and workshops on related topics, as requested.
With approval, deploy to national/international disasters to support Salvation Army emergency efforts.
Manage and direct the Service Center Units (Eastern Oregon & Southern Idaho) on their daily operations as assigned.
Visit assigned Service Extension Units periodically as needed.
Open or Activate new Service Extension Units when there is a need/desire for TSA presence.
Analyze communities, volunteers, programs and recommend changes and develop strategies.
Formulate program ideas and initial program proposals in support of assigned Service Units as need determines.
Assist service unit communities in times of disaster by assessing community needs, making recommendations to CFC for appropriate financial assistance, liaison with local media and other agencies, and providing on-scene support, leadership and guidance as directed.
Advise Service Extension Committees of official Salvation Army policy and assure their compliance.
Assist with and initiate and direct special events and community drives.
Coordinate the Service Extension Units Christmas Red Kettle campaign to include recruitment and retention of volunteers and paid staff as approved.
Assist Service Center Unit leadership in volunteer recruitment, retention, and recognition efforts.
Help Service Units recruit campers and help arrange transportation to and from camp.
Secure speaking engagements at service clubs, civic groups, and religious and charitable organizations in assigned areas.
Assist Service Extension Units in completing required statistical and financial reports.
Conduct an annual inventory of Service Extension equipment and report to DHQ Finance.
Work with the Divisional Grant Writer and the Units to make sure we are maintaining the grant and in compliance.
Coordinate all Salvation Army public relations and information activities in assigned Service Unit areas with the Divisional PR Manager.
Perform other duties related to this position as needed or assigned.