The Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities is seeking a Disability Disaster Access & Resources (DDAR) Coordinator. This entry-level position will report directly to the Program Manager. The DDAR Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating all activities and functions of CID’s DDAR Program. The role aims to ensure that the program's goals and objectives are met according to established priorities, timelines, funding limitations, and other specifications.

About the Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities

The Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) is a non-profit disability justice organization that provides support services for people with disabilities in San Mateo County, California. CID has an annual operating budget of approximately $2.2 million and a staff of 18 employees.

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

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.
1Coordinate 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 community-based events pertaining to Emergency Preparedness.
Other duties as assigned.