Sr. Disaster Responder

American Red Cross • New York, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

WHY CHOOSE US? Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better. When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work. We are currently seeking a Sr. Responder to work in our New York, NY location. Shift is Overnights: Sunday through Thursday, 10 pm - 6 am. MUST have valid Driver's License and be comfortable driving a large van. Prefer someone residing in one of the 5 Boroughs.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer someone residing in one of the 5 Boroughs.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 19 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED