Summary:
The Disaster Recovery Support Specialist role offers various positions to help support disaster recovery efforts in areas affected by a hurricane. These positions involve different tasks, including supply distribution, information sharing, and assisting recovery teams. No prior experience is required, but candidates must be willing to work in challenging conditions and strongly desire to help those in need.
Location: Columbia County
Responsibilities (can vary based on availability and qualifications):
- Assist in distributing food, water, and essential supplies to hurricane-affected communities.
- Support cleanup efforts, including debris removal and preparing sites for rebuilding.
- Provide residents with information on relief resources and connect them to recovery services.
- Help set up and manage temporary shelters or disaster relief centers, ensuring residents receive proper care.
- Perform basic administrative tasks, such as logging distributed supplies and updating assistance records.
- Assist disaster recovery teams in setting up equipment and managing logistics for ongoing recovery operations.
- Provide general field assistance to disaster response coordinators, helping where needed.
- Collaborate with local relief organizations, volunteers, and first responders to ensure coordinated recovery efforts.
- Maintain a safe and respectful environment for survivors, volunteers, and team members.
- Other job duties as required.
Other responsibilities may be available based on the needs of the recovery operation.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Previous experience volunteering or working in disaster relief, construction, or humanitarian efforts.
- Basic knowledge of disaster recovery processes and safety protocols.
- Strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and desire to assist in disaster recovery efforts.
- Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting and moving supplies, debris removal, and outdoor work in various weather conditions.
- Good communication skills and a customer service mindset, with the ability to interact respectfully with disaster survivors.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and perform tasks as needed in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends, based on disaster response needs.
Working Conditions: This position may require fieldwork in hurricane-affected areas, which may involve exposure to harsh weather conditions, debris, and emotionally challenging situations. Work hours can be extended, and flexibility is essential to meet the dynamic needs of the disaster recovery effort.
About Us:
The Workforce Group (WFG) is a Great Place to Work-Certified company. We are a team of dedicated professionals who pull together to meet the needs of communities, partnering with federal, state, and local governments. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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