Emergency Disaster Services Specialist - Long-Term Recovery

JOB SUMMARY:

The Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) Program Specialist for Long-Term Recovery (LTR) position is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of disaster recovery programs (as approved by Salvation Army leadership) in collaboration with stakeholders to ensure the plan aligns with the needs and priorities of the community. The position serves as a Salvation Army liaison 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.

The position will assist with the creation of The Salvation Army’s FEMA Disaster Case Management grant applications. This position assists in liaising with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to access funds for long-term recovery. This position supports the coordination and implementation of the mission, goals, and strategies of the Long-Term Recovery programs. This position will assist with writing routine reports and evaluating current Long-Term Recovery procedures in The Salvation Army to ensure compliance with funding requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. You may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

• Assists with community training of Long-Term Recovery Committee development.
• Supports local Salvation Army event-based recovery programs implementation and provides subject matter expertise regarding long-term recovery.
• Assists in creating The Salvation Army’s FEMA Disaster Case Management grant applications.
• 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.
• Supports in creating partnerships with community organizations, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to foster collaborations that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion goals within long-term recovery efforts.
• Serves as a liaison between grant organization funding program and The Salvation Army to address areas that would benefit from additional long-term recovery subject matter expertise.
• Attends Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), community LTR, unmet needs, and similar LTR meetings as The Salvation Army principal LTR representative.
• Assists in liaising with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to access funds for long-term recovery.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Emergency Management, Social Work, Behavioral Science, and one year of social services / emergency management experience; and

Two years progressively responsible experience providing direct disaster or long-term recovery management including developing individuals, comprehensive, long-term action plans for recovery utilizing a wide variety of resources, or

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid State Driver’s License

AEM or CEM preferred but not required.