Job Description:
Under direct supervision of the Program Manager, the Disability Disaster Access &
Resources (DDAR) Coordinator is an entry-level position that facilitates all activities and
functions CID’s DDAR Program to ensure the goals and objects specified for the program
are accomplished in accordance with established priorities, timeframes, funding
limitations, and other specifications.
CID offers a flexible work environment that fosters community.
We provide competitive benefits, including:
- Starting at $24/hr., Full-Time, Program is based on funding availability.
- Great 401K Retirement Plan, CID matches it with up to 6%
- Great healthcare package, CID paying 100% of the group plan premium
- For Dental & Vision Insurance plans, CID pays 100% of the group plan premium
- Two weeks of paid vacation that increases upon years of service
- 16 days of paid sick leave per year, accrued incrementally per pay period
- Free life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- 13 paid holidays per year
Specific Duties Include:
- Implement deliverables according to the Disability Disaster Access & Resources
(DDAR) Center Agreement. - Conduct community outreach and marketing initiatives via multiple platforms (in
person, online and print mailers) to spread awareness about the PG&E Medical
Baseline Program and the Disability Disaster Access and Resources Program and
various San Mateo County Emergency Preparedness and Community Resilience
Programs as indicated in the agreement listed above. - Provide community education on Emergency Preparedness topics. Cultivate
relationships, collaborate, and partner with County Offices of Emergency Services
and other emergency service providers, as well as other Community-based
organizations within San Mateo County. - Maintain a list of San Mateo County residents who require electricity to power
devices. - Maintain associated consumer and inventory databases including but not limited
to CilSuite, NATADS, Microsoft Teams, etc… - Maintain an inventory of batteries and deploy to consumers during power outages.
- Maintain CID’s DDAR webpage information.
- Complete needs assessments for individuals with Access and Functional Needs
(AFN) for preparation before and during Public Safety Power Shutoffs and other
outage events. - Assist Consumers with the creation of Individualized Emergency Plans.
- Coordinate resources such as hotel reservations, food vouchers, and back up
batteries to individuals with AFN during Public Safety Power Shutoffs. - Serve as primary contact during an emergency power shut-off situation. Be able
to respond to consumer requests quickly during a power shut off situation. - Remain available from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, Monday – Sunday, including holidays,
if required, during the activation of the Emergency Operations Center during times
of high risk for power outages to respond to Consumer needs for support. - DDAR Program reporting to CID management and funders.
- Represent CID in State-wide DDAR meetings and events, and other communitybased
events pertaining to Emergency Preparedness. - Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Experience:
- Experience is preferred in the areas of project coordinating, emergency
preparedness, public administration, adult education training or closely related
areas. Relevant job, volunteer or previous internship experience; Field experience
in a public safety discipline. - Must be willing to travel to work and various locations in San Mateo County, and
other locations for program and meeting related events. - Must be highly motivated, customer focused and work well in a team environment.
- Good oral and written communication skills essential; ability to make presentation
before both small and large audiences. - Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, communicate effectively both
orally and written and provide empathy in difficult interpersonal situations. - Must maintain valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. Ability to drive
a vehicle; able to transport self to various client locations; able to lift large size
object such as projectors, back-up batteries, equipment, boxes, and storage bins,
etc… - Most of the work will be performed in an office. However, occasional travel to
various locations within San Mateo County will be required. - 7.5 hours daily average (sometimes unpredictable long hours); Monday-Friday
with potential needs for weekends; must be willing to be on call during emergency
Public Safety Shut off Events and other high-risk for outage events. - Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people including funders,
consumers, media, human service agencies and government entities. - Excellent public speaking skills, the ability to present information in a clear,
articulate, logical and organized manner. - Bilingual-bicultural strongly preferred.
To apply:
Visit the CID website at www.cidsanmateo.org to review the job description, Email Program Manager Anisa Escobedo at [email protected], and submit a resume and cover letter. No phone calls are allowed. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE
Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) is an equal opportunity and affirmative
action employer. Reasonable accommodation provided on request to persons with disabilities in
the application and interview process as well as in employment.
Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) is wheelchair accessible and provides
reasonable accommodations on request, including ASL interpreters and print information in
alternative formats. CID is a scent-free office in order to be fully accessible to all persons with
disabilities.