Maui Recovery Project Manager

About the role

This position is in the Emergency Disaster Services Department and is contingent on funding. It is a non-exempt, full-time role that may extend up to 3 years based on workload and funding.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the Maui Wildfire Relief Plan, including internal/external communication, budgeting, financial reporting, inventory, distribution, site visits, volunteer placement and working with applicants under the direction of, and in cooperation with the Maui County Coordinator and DHQ policy group.
• Manages mobile support (canteens & service vans) for the program, as needed.
• Represents The Salvation Army and its mission, in accordance with its mission, initiatives and policies & procedures, in all EDS/Maui Recovery matters.
• Attends all VOAD, LTRG and/or community meetings dealing with Maui recovery.
• Provides statistical data as required by the program in a timely and efficient manner.
• Processes notes and recovery paperwork within established deadlines.
• Processes assistance applications, to include the collection and verification of all pertinent client information, qualifying criteria and progress reports.
• Affords support to and manages case managers with the collection and verification of all pertinent client information, qualifying criteria and progress reports.
• Provides information and referral to program participants in need of such services.
• Performs other disaster-related duties as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but three years of experience working in social services, with strong knowledge base of local (Maui) resources will qualify.
• The candidate must have a clean driving record and must successfully complete Decision Driving Safety Test before driving for The Salvation Army and annually recertify as required.
• The candidate must have the ability to do fieldwork in various settings.
• Experience working disaster recovery is preferred and computer proficiency is required.
• Bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.