National Preparedness & Response Corps, Red Cross

Posted by on May 20, 2013

National Preparedness & Response Corps
Member Position Description

Position Summary
Serving alongside paid and volunteer staff, provide direct service to clients of the American Red Cross through the accomplishment of National Preparedness & Response Corps goals and objectives.  Members will complete projects that enhance organizational service delivery, expand community resources while developing their professional skill base throughout the Southeastern Pennsylvania region, including the counties of Philadelphia, Delaware, Bucks, Montgomery and Chester.

NPRC Duties
•    Acts as part of a team to complete NPRC goals and objectives.
•    Coordinates a special project relating to the accomplishment of NPRC goals and objectives.
•    Participates in member development activities of the NPRC.
•    Completes NPRC Member Hour/Activity reports.
•    Performs other duties as requested by site staff related to the principal duties and responsibilities of the National Preparedness & Response Corps program.

Department Specific Responsibilities
•    Provide age-appropriate and culturally aware community disaster education presentations in high-risk areas with a goal of increasing awareness and knowledge of disasters and other emergencies while influencing behavior change in service recipients.
•    Respond on national, regional and local disaster relief operations.
•    Serve as members of a Disaster Action Team.
•    Recruit, train, mentor and actively engage volunteers in chapter programs and services.
•    Assist with response readiness, including shelter and vendor agreement management.
•    Conduct extensive community outreach campaigns and serve as key representatives at community events.
•    Develop community contacts, network with local agencies and be a positive ambassador for the American Red Cross and the National Preparedness & Response Corps.

Requirements
•    Willing to make an 11 month commitment and complete 1700 hours of service.
•    At least 18 years of age by the start of the program.
•    A U.S. Citizen, U.S. National or lawful permanent resident alien of the U.S.
•    Minimum, high school diploma or GED. College degree highly desired.
•    Current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
•    Previous successful experience working with diverse populations.
•    At least one year of volunteer or community service experience.
•    Excellent organizational skills.
•    Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
•    Excellent public speaking skills.
•    Ability to be deployed on national, regional and local disaster relief operations lasting three weeks.
•    Demonstrated professionalism, flexibility and initiative.
•    Team-oriented.
•    Bilingual Spanish a plus.

Program Benefits
•    $14,000 living stipend for 11 months of service.
•    Upon successful completion of the program, eligible for an education award in the amount of $5,550.
•    Health insurance provided. Childcare available if eligible.

http://www.redcross.org/news/article/AmeriCorps-Members-Wanted-in-Philadelphia