Boston EDS Responder

Emergency Disaster Services Responders

The Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) department is hiring up to (3) EDS Responders for the Greater Boston, Mass Bay region.

All (3) positions are on an as needed, on-call, basis. The pay rate is dependent upon experience and qualifications but up to $22.50 per hour.

Provide Emergency Disaster Services response and support in the Mass Bay area.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work irregular hours
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to safely lift up to 50 lbs
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive disaster vehicle safely at any time
• Basic computer skills
• Utilizes social media
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army

Education Requirements

• High school or equivalent

Work Experience

• EDS/Emergency Management training preferred

Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Respond to all emergencies in assigned area.
• Be able to prepare and serve bulk meal production along with other resources from EDS vehicles.
• Be willing to always receive emergency notifications.
• Represent EDS Department on scene and collaborate with partnering agencies (FD, OEM, Red Cross, etc.).
• Contact and coordinate with local EDS volunteers as well as EDS Director and Deputy Director, to support response as needed.
• Participate in Divisional EDS meetings including quarterly Operations calls, EDS Commissions, and Tri-Divisional planning sessions with meeting minutes.
• Assist with always ensuring canteen and response equipment readiness.
• Be able to drive larger vehicles, trucks and/or haul trailers
• Assist with the deployment of equipment and personnel during major responses.
• Provides updates, run sheets, stories of responses, and media information (such as pictures) in a timely manner.
• To be able to provide basic EDS trainings to new volunteers to support Mass Bay EDS responses.
• Serve on-call to assist EDS Director, Deputy Director and primary staff with secondary support coverage.
• Assists with special events and special projects when necessary
• Complete core EDS trainings and certifications required for duties, including Serv Safe Manager and other EDS & FEMA courses.
• When on duty wear appropriate EDS uniform and identification
• Remain up to date with Keep SAfe Trainings
• Perform related duties as assigned

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

EEO is the Law.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.