Help disaster services ensure programs address functional needs: Disaster Regional Disability Integr
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - New Hampshire and Vermont Region
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PLACEMENT PURPOSE
Disability Integration Regional Lead is a region-level position that serves as a field-based subject matter expert (SME) in disability integration, inclusion, and access and functional needs to meet the Readiness goals of the organization throughout the entire disaster cycle of Prepare, Respond, and Recover. Disability Integration Regional Leads provide subject matter consultation and guidance to regional disaster leadership in planning for and responding to disasters that impact individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, and act as ambassadors in relationships with local and state emergency management, disability stakeholders, and state and local community partners. Additionally, they are instrumental in building regional capacity by providing training, guidance, information, and Disability Integration Network expertise to local and regional leadership and volunteers.
OPEN TIME DAYS
variable
Training required to gain the foundational knowledge of Red Cross programs and systems, as needed or recommended by Division Disability Integration Advisor
Trainings required by the Group and Activity to the supervisor level
Everyone Is Welcome
Disability Integration Throughout the Disaster Cycle (to be built)
Subject-specific training (to be built) around Disability Integration Program elements and Standards and Procedures (to be built), i.e.:
Physical Accessibility
Programmatic Accessibility
Effective Communications
Reasonable Accommodation
Chemical and Environmental Sensitivities
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About American Red Cross - New Hampshire and Vermont Region
Location:
2 Maitland St., Concord, NH 03301, US
Mission Statement
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Description
Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether itﾒs one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
83 Court StreetKeene, NH 03431
DATE POSTED
June 21, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- reviewed annually