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June 06, 2006

Disability “Experts” Needed for Red Cross Disaster Relief Effort

Deadline For Applications - June 15

The American Red Cross is seeking the assistance of chapters of The Arc of the United States and affiliates of United Cerebral Palsy nationwide to secure participation in the Red Cross's Disaster Services Human Resources (DSHR) activity. The DSHR is the Red Cross system of activities where employees and volunteers are trained and deployed to serve during emergencies and disasters.

Red Cross is seeking people with or without disabilities to advise and assist in working with the population with disabilities during emergencies or disasters. The goal of this effort is to train and deploy individuals for both leadership and direct service duties during disaster relief efforts. Deployments during disaster relief efforts are typically for three-week assignments but can be modified, when necessary, to accommodate individual schedules.

A two-day training session has been scheduled in Washington, DC for July 10 and 11 to prepare those selected for deployment during the upcoming hurricane season. The Red Cross will fund all travel and lodging expenses for those attending the training sessions. Details about the training sessions will be provided as applications are received.

After reviewing the selection criteria below, interested applicants must fax a completed application form (click here for a copy of the form) by June 15, 2006 to Mr. Gayle Brock, Director for Diversity, at 202-303-0200 or e-mail him at brockga@usa.redcross.org. Mr. Brock is also available to answer any questions and can be reached at 202-303-8566.

The American Red Cross will consider applicants who meet the following criteria:


Selection Criteria for Community Relations Activity

Diversity Values

  • Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusion.
  • Believes that achieving (or enhancing) diversity is a critical business issue for the Red Cross.
  • Values differences (and similarities) in people and respects their beliefs.

Facilitation Skills
  • Demonstrates effective facilitation and discussion skills.
  • Able to Initiate and foster relationships with organizations and individuals representing racial/ethnic minority groups, people with disabilities, older persons and socially and economically disadvantaged populations.

Interpersonal Skills
  • Listens and responds without making premature judgments.
  • Is open to different points of view (accepts alternative viewpoints).
  • Promotes confidence and esteem in self and others.
  • Provides constructive feedback and advice in a non-threatening manner.
  • Is flexible and able to adapt to change in high-stress environments.
  • Effective at problem solving; especially across cultures.

Attitudes and Beliefs
  • Is positive and enthusiastic.
  • Acknowledges that individuals vary in awareness, knowledge and skills about diversity and inclusion.

Training/Experience
  • Background, training or experience in human relations, diversity or related area desired.
  • Background, training or experience directly related to working with and serving people with disabilities.

Posted by Nancy at June 6, 2006 07:51 PM

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