Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world? The Salvation Army Central Territory Headquarters is seeking a motivated and experienced professional to join our Emergency Disaster Services Department as the Territorial Long-Term Recovery Specialist. The Salvation Army is one of the largest charities in the United States and is an international organization based on Biblical principles created to help people in need. We are mission-driven, diverse, collaborative, and focused on positive results for people. Join our team to help support our mission by Doing the Most Good!

Central Territory Headquarters LI

Job Summary:

The Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) Program Specialist for Long-Term Recovery (LTR) position is responsible for developing and implementing disaster recovery programs (as approved by Salvation Army leadership) in collaboration with stakeholders and ensure the plan aligns with the needs and priorities of the community. The position serves as a Salvation Army representative 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. This position deploys to local Salvation Army units to assist with the formation and policy development for successful community collaboration efforts.

The position will assist with the creation of best practices in FEMA Disaster Case Management Grant applications and develop Standard Operating Procedures in The Salvation Army Disaster Case Management. This position liaises with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in order to access funds for long-term recovery. This position directs and coordinates the effective implementation of the mission, goals, and strategies of the Long-Term Recovery programs. This position will write routine reports and evaluate current Long-Term Recovery procedures in The Salvation Army to determine best practices and ensures constant compliance with funding requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Assists with community training of Long-Term Recovery Committee development
• Support local Salvation Army event-based recovery programs implementation and provides subject matter expertise regarding long-term recovery
• Creates best practices in The Salvation Army's FEMA Disaster Case Management grant applications and develops Standard Operating Procedures in Disaster Case Management
• Works with the Emergency Disaster Services Program Specialist for Long Term Recovery at The Salvation Army National Headquarters and The Salvation Army Central/Southern Territory Headquarters to ensure standardization in LTR procedures
• Support territorial corporate partners in development and implementation of long-term community recovery technologies
• 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
• Builds upon the current Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity & Belonging (DEIB) training in which The Salvation Army was a key stakeholder
• Partners with community organizations, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to foster collaborations that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion goals within long-term recovery efforts
• Coordinates with other national disaster recovery organizations to assist in the development of successful disaster recovery groups ensuring local, state, and federal programs are leveraged for disaster survivors
• Attends Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), community LTR, unmet needs, and similar LTR meetings as The Salvation Army principal LTR representative
• Liaises with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in order to access funds for long-term recovery
• Coordinates services with The Salvation Army National and Territorial Social Services Departments to ensure long term recovery is supported by skilled caseworkers and cogent protocols, including seeking to link with the Pathway of Hope program and Public Policy initiatives
• Responsible for quarterly reports to Territorial Headquarters for their submission to National Headquarters and funding organization related to Long Term Recoveries

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 social services case management including assessing client's needs and developing individuals, comprehensive, long-term action plans for recovery utilizing a wide variety of resources, with one year of supervisory experience; 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 (Associate Emergency Manager) or CEM (Certified Emergency Manager) preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to apply discretion and independent judgment with limited supervision
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of social service administration specifically in developing and administering day-to-day operations of case management services
• Ability to interpret and understand government rules and regulations
• Ability to work well with clients and volunteers of diverse cultural and socioeconomic groups, respect confidentiality, able to work within ethical and legal parameters of social services
• Reliable transportation and ability to pass The Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Report screening

Mental and Physical Abilities:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language is required
• Ability to conduct presentations and training sessions
• Ability to build relationships and collaborative partnerships with government, private- sector, and not-for-profit organizational representatives
• Ability to travel regularly throughout the impacted area to attend meetings/trainings and meet with other organizational representatives. Some multi-day, overnight stays might be required
• Ability to remain open, sensitive and responsive to clients and volunteers from diverse cultures without discrimination including ability to respect, protect, access, and nurture psychosocial wellbeing of clients experiencing despair due to loss of home, family, community, income, benefits, and/or psychosocial trauma as a direct result of a tragedy

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a typical office environment. Full-time position; may require some weekend and evening work
• Occasionally work may be performed at disaster sites with exposure to harmful chemicals, dangerous conditions, extreme temperatures, infectious diseases, etc.
• Work does require regular travel to attend meetings, conduct training or presentations where there may be physical discomforts associated with driving a vehicle, traveling by airplane, changes in the weather, and staying overnight in a hotel
• The Salvation Army reserves the right to revise the job description or require different or additional tasks be performed based on the organization's need or when circumstances change

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.