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Shelter Task Force Coordinator

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The Shelter Task Force Coordinator supports disaster sheltering and housing transition efforts by working with local, state, tribal, and voluntary agencies. This role assesses sheltering needs, identifies recovery housing solutions, and ensures a survivor-centric approach to shelter transitions. Responsibilities include coordinating shelter units such as travel trailers or hotels. This position requires strong communication, problem-solving, and field coordination skills in high- pressure environments.

Local hires preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate with local, state, and federal representatives in assessing preliminary sheltering impacts and needs.
Support local, state, and tribal jurisdictions in identifying available options for sheltering and innovative, resilient longer-term housing.
Identify solutions for, and coordinates, the transition from shelters to longer term recovery housing synchronizing those plans with state and local jurisdiction stakeholders.
Work with voluntary agencies to ensure coordination of recovery housing services and to streamline aid/assistance to survivors.
Participate in regular status meetings with team members to discuss accomplishments to date, future milestones, and challenges or obstacles.
Help implement processes for tracking progress and provide regular reports and briefings on recovery housing efforts.
Identify key data requirements for tracking recovery housing objectives.
Ensure that shelter solutions are survivor centric and accessible to all populations, including individuals with AFN.
Liaise between disaster survivors, local, state, and federal representatives to ensure compliance with sheltering program guidelines, policies, and regulations.
Assist in managing the deployment of shelter units across a multi-county geographic region.

Experience in disaster recovery, emergency management, or disaster response.
Knowledge of congregate and non-congregate sheltering programs, disaster housing assistance, and state/local emergency management protocols.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community groups.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, high stress environment with evolving priorities.
Experience in coordinating survivor-centric sheltering or housing solutions, including working with voluntary agencies and other service providers.
Ability to deploy to disaster-affected areas and work extended hours, including weekends, as needed during the response operations.
FEMA Certifications in disaster response and recovery (e.g., IS-100, IS-700, IS-800) (preferred).
Previous experience working in operations, logistics, disaster case management, shelter management, or other emergency management related fields (preferred).

CDR Maguire is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and EO/AAN/D. Must be able to work in the United States to apply.

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What You Should Know About Shelter Task Force Coordinator, CDR Companies

Are you passionate about making a difference during challenging times? CDR Maguire is looking for a Shelter Task Force Coordinator to join our team. In this vital role, you will help us support disaster sheltering and housing transition efforts alongside local, state, tribal, and voluntary agencies. Your work will include assessing sheltering needs, identifying recovery housing solutions, and ensuring a survivor-centric approach throughout the transition processes. As the Shelter Task Force Coordinator, you will coordinate with various representatives to evaluate preliminary impacts and needs, and work to find innovative and resilient housing options for disaster survivors. Your strong communication, problem-solving, and field coordination skills will shine as you connect with local jurisdictions, voluntary agencies, and disaster survivors to streamline assistance and support. You will participate in regular team status meetings to discuss progress and address challenges, all while helping us implement processes to track recovery housing objectives effectively. Collaborating across government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community groups, you’ll play a crucial role in managing the deployment of shelter units across multiple counties. If you’re ready to work in a fast-paced environment and are committed to helping those affected by disasters, we’d love for you to bring your experience in emergency management or disaster recovery to CDR Maguire. Join us and make an impact that truly matters!

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What are the primary responsibilities of a Shelter Task Force Coordinator at CDR Maguire?

As a Shelter Task Force Coordinator at CDR Maguire, you will be responsible for coordinating sheltering needs with local, state, and federal agencies, identifying recovery housing solutions, and overseeing the transition from emergency shelters to longer-term housing for disaster survivors. Your role will involve working closely with various stakeholders, ensuring that all shelter solutions are survivor-centric and accessible.