Red Cross Disaster Shelter Supervisor

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What is a Disaster Shelter Supervisor?

We are currently in need of volunteer leads able to supervise a team of assigned shelter volunteers responding to sheltering needs due to the current hurricane/wildfire season during COVID-19 and following COVID-19 safety guidelines.

Responsibilities:

Following, implementing and monitoring worker safety procedures working in a COVID-19 environment

Embodying the fundamental principles of the American Red Cross in their work with clients, disaster responders, and partners

Providing clear expectations, feedback, and coaching to team members in the provision of excellent client service and support the daily maintenance of the shelter operation at the direction of the assigned Shelter Manager

Providing excellent client service and support the daily maintenance of the shelter operation at the direction of the assigned Shelter Supervisor

Using our online calendar during the disaster event to report availability and schedule shelter shifts

Requirements:

Must be 18+ years of age

Have 2 years' experience supervising 5 or more individuals

Access to internet connectivity to take mandatory training and sign up for volunteer shifts

Proficient in English (able to read/write and follow verbal/written communication)

Willing and able to volunteer in person in a COVID -19 disaster shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event

Availability to sign up for shifts (shifts may be 4, 6 or 12 hours long)

Complete 4 hours of virtual self-paced training required for the position

Providing clear expectations, feedback, and coaching to team members in the provision of excellent client service and support the daily maintenance of the shelter operation at the direction of the assigned Shelter Manager

Time Commitment:

Availability to sign up for shifts of your choice (shifts are 4-12 hours long)

Available to deploy where ACTIVE WILDFIRES/ HURRICANES might be (travel will be provided if deployment is applicable)