Saf/is Regional Program Specialist Temporary

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**The American Red Cross is currently seeking a full-time, temporary SAF-IS Regional Program Specialist (Non
- Mobile) to support the Service to Armed Forces and International Services Division at the**
**RAF Lakenheath Air Force Base**.

**WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW**:
The SAF-IS Regional Program Specialist Non-Mobile assists in the delivery of American Red Cross programs and services to meet the needs of United States military members, veterans and their families in accordance with Red Cross policies and procedures but will focused on supporting the delivery of International Services (IS) U.S. programs and services to include International Humanitarian Law (IHL), Youth Action Campaign (YAC) and Restoring Family Links (RFL). This is accomplished through managing volunteers and working with other Red Cross departments to support strong visibility for SAF/IS U.S. throughout the military community.

Serves as part of the Hero Care Center Contingency Team. Acts as the first line of supervision and support to provide casework expertise and manage volunteers and other staff members during surge situations and disaster responses. Supports Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) as necessary in accordance with the DCS COOP SAF responsibilities. Maintains deployment readiness at all times by completing medical requirements, clearance requirements and by completing ongoing training requirements to maintain proficiency with casework and relationship management.

**WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD**:
**Relationship Management and Community Outreach**: Serves as the face of the Red Cross at assigned location.
- Assists the SAF-IS Regional Manager and/or Director in building strong relationships and partnerships with external constituents in the local community, including government organizations, corporate partners, civic organizations and other community charitable and nonprofit agencies with the purpose of furthering the mission of the Red Cross. Outreach includes command meetings, education briefings, presentations, or information sessions.
- Establish and maintain effective command relationships during deployment.

**Volunteer Management**: Assists in the development and implementation of a strategic volunteer program to engage and enable delivery of all Red Cross programs and services on military installations and local communities within their regional jurisdiction.
- Recruits and trains volunteers in the delivery of SAF and IS U.S. programs and services. This may include volunteers for Red Cross Training Services, Disaster Cycle Services and providing support to Armed Forces Blood Services depending on location.
- Supervises volunteer staff in their daily work responsibilities.
- Assigns and supervises volunteers during surge situations for the Hero Care Center.

**Service Delivery Management**: Ensures the delivery of SAF core services and IS U.S. Programs to all clients within their jurisdiction. Supports other lines of Red Cross service to ensure the delivery of Red Cross Training Services, disaster preparedness and response and Red Cross Blood Services. Services may include conducting training, meetings, presentations, and workshops as well as scheduling, recruitment, marketing and providing materials and support throughout the community.

**Hero Care Network Contingency Team**:Serves