Personal Disaster Assistance Supervisor
(Canadian Red Cross - Simcoe Muskoka, Simcoe Muskoka Branch, Volunteer Services)
Position ID: V-MID0682
Last Modified: 14 Jul 2022
Last Full Update: 13 May 2022
Opportunity Details: Personal Disaster Assistance Supervisor
| Contact | Volunteer Resource Services; Phone: 1-844-818-2155; Email: SharedServices@Redcross.ca |
| Duties | The Personal Disaster Assistance Team is activated to respond and provide assistance for up to the first 72 hours following a disaster. The PDA supervisor will supervise a team of PDA responders at the local level. The PDA Supervisor will provide, as appropriate, direct aid assessment for delivery of ESS services for relief, referral services, and/or recovery assistance, as well as, be responsible for planning and organizing ongoing preparedness activities. They may be asked to deliver services during a large-scale emergency. The PDA Supervisor may be asked to represent Disaster Management on cross-functional working groups. Responsibilities/Activities: Responsibility 1. Disaster Response Activities: • Assess and determine the scope of impact and the necessary resources needed to address the needs (i.e. one time assistance or complex support) and report back to the designated point of contact; • Conduct client needs assessment to determine immediate, short and long-term needs of clients; • Provide referrals to partner agencies and other community based groups; • Liaise with the fire protection services or other local authorities, as appropriate; • Ensure compliance and provide ongoing feedback to PDA Responders during a response based on the Technical Standards and the National Disaster Assistance Guidelines; • Facilitate operational briefings and debriefings during a response; • Communicate, report on progress and evaluate the provision of the services, as appropriate to the designated point of contact; • Provide timely formal and informal performance feedback to volunteers that report directly to the PDA Supervisor; • Complete necessary paperwork (i.e. Goods and Services Vouchers, Client Needs Assessment forms and Response Reports) Responsibility 2. Preparedness Activities Activities: • Participate in the recruitment of PDA team members • Participate in PDA team member orientation & scheduling of training • Coordinate team member availability and the team’s on-call schedule • Ensure that supplier agreements are completed and updated annually • Ensure response supplies are properly stocked and available • Prepare and facilitate regular team meetings; • Develop and update the response plan; • Promote and ensure compliance with Red Cross directives and Technical Standards; • Ensure availability of team members for responding 24 hours a day; • Manage response equipment. Candidates under consideration will be contacted. |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Disaster Planning & Assistance |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; First Aid ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Medical Assistance ; Mentoring & Training ; Planning & Organizing ; Team Work ; Working with Children ; • Completion of High School Diploma and/or equivalent experience; • Experience in managing a team (i.e. work team or as a coach); • Experience in Red Cross , Disaster Management or working in an emergency environment, an asset |
| Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) - 2 years renewable |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group |
| Minimum Hours | 3 / Month |
| Accessibility | Not Applicable - position requires somone able bodied |
| Location | Simcoe County and Muskoka District |
| Number of Positions | Muskoka District ; Simcoe County 15 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; Training on-going |
| Transportation | Driver License required |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | The incumbent must have the commitment to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross Movement and model the core competencies of the CRCS: team excellence, service excellence, accountability and results focused. • This position requires a satisfactory Canadian criminal record reference check. • This position requires a satisfactory vulnerable sector check • Valid driver's license is required if driving for society business; clear driver’s abstract (3 years) required if using Red Cross vehicles; access to transportation is mandatory |
Agency Details: Canadian Red Cross - Simcoe Muskoka, Simcoe Muskoka Branch, Volunteer Services
| Office Phone | 705-721-3313 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-387-2251 |
| Fax | 705-739-9916 |
| simcoe@redcross.ca | |
| Website | www.redcross.ca/in-your-community/ontario |
| Address & Map | 65 Cedar Pointe Dr, Unit 809B Barrie, ON Canada L4N 5R7 |