Description
The EDS Specialist assist with the planning and delivery of the Emergency Disaster Services program within Province/Territory. (Nova Scotia)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Service Responsibilities:
- In cooperation with the Divisional Director of EDS, assist with the provision of 24-hour 7 days a week Emergency Disaster Services for Province/Territory as situations and/or the Government MOU dictate.
- Participate in the organizing and delivery of training courses with the Province/Territory
- Share responsibility with the Divisional Director of EDS in ensuring that clients receive pastoral care, emotional & spiritual support and referrals as needed.
- Ensure assistance is provided with respect to clients’ immediate material needs, i.e., food, water, and clothing.
- Maintain and keep in a state of readiness all vehicles and equipment assigned to the Emergency Disaster Services program.
- Ensure that designated operators of EDS assigned vehicles properly maintain the service units.
- Assist in the development of a response strategy (preparation of EDS manuals and other relevant materials) that will reflect the different regions within Province/Territory.
- May provide supervision and oversight to volunteers during a deployment when directed by the Incident Commander.
- Perform other position related duties as required
Organizational Responsibilities:
- Develop an understanding of the Mission of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities
- Maintain information in confidence as required
- Participate as an active and responsible team member
- Represent the organization in a professional and engaging manner and assist personnel whom the position supports in developing those skills as required
- Participate in supervision and regular performance reviews/evaluations as required.
- Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
- Ongoing training and certification in all Salvation Army Territorial EDS aspects is required.
- Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and training.
Administrative/Financial:
- Provides input to annual EDS budget.
- Together with Divisional Director of EDS monitors EDS operating budget.
- Assists with the recruitment, onboarding, and engagement of EDS personnel
- Completes, maintains, and submits reports, forms, and statistics as per EDS standards.
CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Enter the contacts with whom this position will primarily communicate.
Governance Boards and Councils: None
Internal:
- Participates in meetings and committees as assigned by the Divisional Director of EDS
External:
- Serve on external boards, committees, and councils as required by the Divisional Director of EDS.
- Develops working relationships, partnerships, and agreements with provincial partners.
- Liaises with provincial community resources and partners.
MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY :
- This position reports directly to the Divisional Director of Emergency Disaster Services.
- This position does not have direct reports, however, may oversee officers, staff and/or volunteers during EDS deployments.
- This position relates to territorial emergency disaster services leadership, EDS trainers and territorial communications secretariat personnel.
FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:
- Assists with Humanitarian Workforce budget and financial reporting
- Management, safekeeping, effective usage and/ distribution of materials
- Assists with management of Community Response Units (CRU’s) in region
- Does not process any financial transactions with no direct budget responsibilities.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work is typically in a home office environment.
- The ability to function independently, and frequently under pressure, while managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines including participating in, resolving, and effectively managing emergency/crisis situations is an ongoing expectation.
- Flexibility as participation in response, meetings, conferences and other events may involve long work days and/or evening/weekend work.
- Must be deployable during a disaster incident to support emergency operations for a minimum of 14 days and work extended hours.
- During a disaster incident, this position may be deployed to support on-site disaster relief operations. This may include operating in "hardship conditions" where basic amenities, such as power and water, may not be readily available. Working conditions during a disaster operation may be extremely hectic and stressful.
The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
- Completion of a formal post-secondary/college program of two academic years in disaster and emergency management or a related field
- An Undergraduate Degree will be considered as an asset.
- Successful completion of key National Disaster Training Program courses (Introduction to The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services, Foundations of Emotional & Spiritual Care, Disaster Food Service and Canteen Operations, Incident Command System, Train the Trainer) or ability to complete within 12 months.
- First Aid/CPR certification.
- Diploma or certificate in disaster and emergency management an asset.
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:
- Minimum of two (2) years’ frontline experience in emergency planning and preparedness or other experience in frontline work with survivors of emergency or disaster situations.
- Proven emergency management skills (prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery).
- Excellent networking skills, with the ability to coordinate and supervise groups of volunteers across a wide geographic area would be a definite asset.
- Working knowledge of all Salvation Army emergency social services primary services programs, EDS programs and Salvation Army Social Service programs is an asset.
- Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army - its mission, culture, and values.
Note: Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:
- Attention to detail, problem solving, and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in stressful high-paced environments.
- Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Attentive listening skills.
- Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills.
- Strong organization and administrative skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
CLOSING DATE: June 23rd, 2023
Please send your cover letter and resume in confidence to:
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The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
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