Disaster Recovery Coordinator

Summary of the Position

The Disaster Recovery Coordinator (DRC) implements, coordinates, and advocates for local disaster recovery goals, objectives, and outcomes set by the community. The DRC takes a holistic view of implementation as sets of recovery activities, linking internal local government activities with those of the community’s stakeholders to ensure progress and completion of outcomes identified in community plans, strategies or other recovery objectives. The DRC is a community champion, disaster investigator and advocate for whole community recovery. They will lead, organize, challenge and empower community members and organizations to solve problems and focus efforts on developing the resources needed for recovery. Supervision and Time Commitment The Disaster Recovery Coordinator reports to the Executive Director of United Way of Eastern Frontier Country. The position requires 40 hours per week and is anticipated to last 12 months. Essential Functions and Responsibilities.

Coordinate recovery efforts

  • Assess and communicate the ongoing challenges, gaps in services and needs of the disaster
    impacted community.
  • Provide leadership to Long-Term Recovery (LTR) staff/volunteers.
  • Partner with other disaster organizations to insure collaboration, cooperation, communication and coordination of any and all recovery resources.
  • Ensures a well-managed recovery, including development and coordination of partnerships and a well-administered financial acquisition and grants management process.
  • Assist in the development of resources for local LTR operations Facilitate and advocate for recovery
  • Fosters information sharing and manages proactive community engagement, public participation and public awareness.
  • Communicates community recovery needs and priorities to federal and state agencies.
  • Act as a liaison to all state VOAD partners, State Emergency Management and other emergency management professionals including FEMA, State EMA, and city/county government.
  • Represent the LTR Group at local/regional/state meetings, when appropriate.

Resource coordination

  • Understand what resources and assets are available in the community to assist individuals and households with immediate needs.
  • Network with other agencies to stay informed about services and resources.
  • Follow up with other agencies to ensure that assistance commitments have been met. Administration of Recovery Fund
  • Manage monetary donations; provide proper tax documentation and thank you letters to donors.
  • Give presentations to potential donor groups.
  • Accounts Payable duties to vendors and contractors.
  • Organize records of cases as provided by case management.\

Characteristics

  • Respect for the beliefs of others
  • Deep concern about people and their welfare
  • Respect for cultural, racial and social differences
  • A genuine like for people
  • An empathetic and effective listener
  • Patient with people and circumstances
  • Flexible
  • Supportive and non-critical of other agencies, fellow workers or clients
  • An outgoing personality and the right attitude
  • A good sense of humor
  • Persevering through adversity
  • Able to put personal goals behind those of others in need
  • Creative and resourceful
  • Observant and objective
  • Respectful of the privacy of others
  • Able to respect and maintain confidentiality
  • Take directions willingly
  • Enjoy problem-solving
  • Enjoy detailed work
  • Realistic
  • Have good stress coping skills
  • Able to be self-directing

Qualifications

  • Ability to communicate community recovery goals and objectives.
  • Experience with disaster response and recovery logistics and operations.
  • Ability to be adaptable and flexible in pressure situations.
  • Ability to work with and build networks/partnerships with diverse organizations.
  • A working knowledge of the disaster-impacted community.
  • Experience working with volunteers and vulnerable populations preferred.

Interested applicants should email their resume to Sandy Vanderburg: Sandy@unitedwayefc.org.