Deploy to large disasters to deliver services from an Emergency Response Vehicle

The roles of the Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) Drivers is to serve as a member of a temporary work unit on a disaster relief operation. ERV drivers deploy to large scale disasters to so support Mass Care activities. These activities typically involve either mobile feeding routes, food delivery to fixed feeding sites or delivering emergency supplies for clients.

Time Commitment:12-14 hour days for extended periods depending on distance. Time and length of commitment will vary by operation, but typical deployments are 14 days long.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as Mobile Feeding Crew on a disaster relief operation.
• Meeting disaster-caused feeding needs of individuals, families, and communities.
• Preparing and serving meals that meet required cultural, religious, and dietary sensitivities of clients, practicing Safe Food Handling at all times.
• Maintaining clear communication and collaboration with supervisor and peers.
• Ensuring accuracy in all assigned tasks.
• Providing feedback on disaster impact and community recovery, collecting essential elements of information.
• Providing accurate reporting of feeding activity as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A valid drivers license as required by state law without conditions or restrictions limiting hours or destination of driving or requiring the presence of a fully licensed driver.
• Approved MVR review providing a three-year history, policy outlined in the Fleet Management Program Manual
• Completion of a road test and familiarization review conducted by an ERV qualified driver, which must be documented in the drivers VC records.

• Completion and documentation of a Red Cross approved Defensive Driving Class

• Ability to function in a dynamic and stressful environment.
• Ability to apply basic food safety throughout the feeding process.
• Ability to organize, plan, and allocate resource while using materials and space effectively.
• Ability to participate and contribute in regular meetings.
• Good organizational skills, responsible and punctual.
• Active listening skills and ability to work well with others.
• Ability to implement Standards and Procedures and follow associated job tools including reporting requirements.
• Ability to interact with community members in a clear, compassionate manner.
• Ability to involve appropriate others in managing problems and conflict.
• Ability to acquire, evaluate, and report information accurately.
• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Ability to Lift / carry 20 lbs. and/or 50 lbs. multiple times/shift.
• Ability to stand and or sit for two-hour periods, and walk for two miles during a shift.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather, extreme heat and/or humidity and/or extreme cold.
• Ability to step up/down 18 inches and climb two or more flights of stairs.
• Ability to speak clearly on phone and in person.
• Ability to drive in day time and at night.
• Ability to bend or stoop multiple times.