Emergency Disaster Services Preparedness And Training Coordinator

Disaster Services Coordinator

Schedule/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

This position is responsible for:

Coordinating, planning, developing, and supporting the Divisions' Preparedness and Recovery efforts for Emergency Disaster Services. Supports local units with the preparedness activities of training, volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention, and reviewing of plans and procedures for all aspects of preparedness.

Provides comprehensive, structured, preparedness services. Develops comprehensive plans for training disaster workers and engaging volunteers. Serves as the primary representative across all agencies serving as a central-point-of-contact for The Salvation Army, Florida Divisions' Emergency Disaster Services training programs. Monitors and reports the progress of all preparedness activities for the Division on a regular basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and presents the established disaster training curriculum (National Disaster Training Program) by scheduling and providing classes in the Division to teach the proper methods and procedures associated with the EDS Programs. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of training programs, develops, and updates volunteer training resources as needed.
• Works with the EDS Director to develop publications and brochures on disaster and personal preparedness.
• Acquires and organizes literature, materials and resources to support training needs.
• Maintains status as a certified trainer in the National Disaster Training Program through completion of the Train the Trainer course and certification; performs the required number of training courses in the allotted time-frame; attends state and county sponsored training and exercises; plans and performs a minimum of four certified National Disaster Training Program courses annually for officers, staff and volunteers.
• Assists in developing and reviewing the courses of the National Disaster Training Program with the direction of the Territorial EDS Coordinator and the Divisional EDS Director.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work requires performance of duties in front-line emergency, disaster, and social services environments where exposure to communicable and infectious diseases are possible.
• Some work is performed outdoors in conjunction with disaster relief efforts, which may cause exposure to extremes in weather, living in temporary shelters without modern conveniences or in a classroom or office setting.
• Work requires travel throughout the country in order to 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.

Employee Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Aflac Supplemental Policies
• PTO
• Retirement
• Holiday Pay

What We Are Looking For In You:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, social services and or education AND
• Four years progressively responsible experience at the project or agency level, specializing in Emergency Management, Disaster Services, Social Services, Human Services and/or Volunteer Management, Classroom Instruction and Training OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Valid State Driver's License
• Must achieve International Association of Emergency Managers AEM/CEM certification within 24 months of hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled