The Community Disaster Resource Manager is a full-time, benefited, non-exempt staff position. This role is crucial for overseeing the agency's disaster preparedness initiatives, particularly in collaboration with the Access and Functional Needs (AFN) community during Public Safety Power Shut-off (PSPS) or All Hazard events and service providers throughout Contra Costa County. Additionally, this position will collaborate closely with program managers and supervisors to foster a cooperative work environment, playing a vital role in enhancing our agency's response to disasters and supporting the needs of our community.
Responsibilities include:
1. Update and maintain Agency Emergency Operations Plan;
2. Work with internal and external partners to promote health, safety, and stability during a PG&E All Hazards, power shut-off or PSPS event ensuring Safety Planning, Care Coordination, and linkage to resources for AFN identified clients living in High Fire Threat Districts;
3. Participates in daily PG&E calls during an active PSPS event.
4. Responsible for notification of activation of disaster plan and continuity of communication among staff before and after a disaster;
5. Provide staff training and preparation including conducting quarterly periodic drills;
6. Actively participate in community meetings that address plans for disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, relief and recovery;
7. Create disaster-related inclusion and exclusion criteria based on national standards, including major agencies such as OSHA, identify and verify disaster-related providers with assistance from 211 staff;
8. Research and provide new disaster resource listings to the 211 Team;
9. Maintain collaborative relationships with Emergency management personnel across the county which include, Office of Emergency Services, LISTOS and Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD), local city Public Information Officer’s, Public Health and County Health Services and Disaster related Community Based Organizations;
10. Participate in county-wide community exercises in preparation for disaster/emergencies including tabletop activities;
Required Qualifications:
1. Experience with disaster preparedness;
2. Experience in social work, or related health/human services field;
3. Experience and demonstrated ability working with racially, culturally, and economically diverse populations;
4. Commitment to eliminating disparities in service access for all populations;
5. Proficient computer/software/database literacy;
6. Possess strong public speaking skills and excellent communication qualities (written and verbal);
7. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common professional publications and policy documents;
8. Commitment to personal accountability, active participation in team building and the maintenance of a healthy work community;
9. Valid California Driver’s License and access to a working vehicle and current automobile insurance;
10. Ability to clear a criminal background check upon hire;
11. Ability to adapt to changes in agency operations, work schedule, work assignments or procedures;
12. Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Desired Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work, or related health/human services field;
2. Experience serving at-risk community members;
3. Experience working with volunteers;
4. Spanish and English language proficiency;
The Contra Costa Crisis Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis ethnicity, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. We enthusiastically encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
