CORE is seeking dedicated team members for its emergency response roster, focused on providing critical support during natural disasters, public health emergencies, and other crisis situations across the United States. This role involves conducting health and medical assessments, performing wellness checks, and distributing essential items to affected communities, including but not limited to migrants and asylum seekerswho recently arrived.
Applicants should possess medical training and have experience in community engagement or emergency response. The ideal candidate is ready to be part of a dynamic team that responds to emergencies by offering immediate aid and support to ensure the well-being and recovery of impacted individuals and communities.
Roster work is available on an as-needed basis (it is not full-time or continuous).
As a Roster Membermeaning work is available on an as-needed basis and is not full-time or continuous. Roster members may be called upon to deploy based on the specific needs arising from emergency situations, with the understanding that deployment opportunities and lengths may vary. Candidates should be prepared for rapid deployment, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to serve in various locations across the country as required.
Compensation will be determined at the time of deployment based on location and anticipated length of service needed.
Responsibilities:
- Medical & Health Response Team Member will:
- Deploy across the United States as part of a dynamic emergency response team, activated for natural disasters, public health emergencies, and other crisis situations requiring immediate health and medical intervention.
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments for individuals affected by emergencies within scope of practice for certification/licensure level, evaluating vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature) to determine necessary care.
- Provide Basic Life Support (BLS) emergency care as needed, ensuring rapid and effective response to life-threatening conditions.
- Collect or assist in the collection of specimens for CLIA-waived tests such as urine, blood, and oral pharyngeal samples.
- Document the health information and condition of individuals treated, maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and respect for individual rights.
- Conduct wellness checks on individuals in disaster-affected areas, ensuring their well-being and identifying any immediate health or safety concerns.
- Analyze health data collected during deployments to identify trends, assess the effectiveness of response efforts, and inform future actions.
- Engage in safeguarding practices at all times, ensuring the protection and dignity of those we serve, particularly the most vulnerable, from any form of harm or abuse.
- Collaborate with local governments, community organizations, and other stakeholders as needed to coordinate the delivery of medical services and essential goods, ensuring that aid reaches those in need efficiently and effectively.
- Adhere to CORE's Standards of Safety and Security, promoting a safe environment for both team members and the communities served.
- Work closely with various CORE departments to ensure a cohesive response strategy that aligns with the organization's overall mission and optimizes the impact of our efforts.
- Liaise with the CORE Procurement team to ensure the timely provision of necessary medical supplies and relief items for response operations.
- Participate in the distribution of essential items and relief supplies to impacted communities, supporting their immediate needs and facilitating recovery.
Qualifications:
- Requirement of EMT or above
- Active National Registration - NREMT
- Current CPR Certification
- Driver’s License with no significant infractions in the last 5 years
Experience:
- A minimum of 2years’ experience in healthcare
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent written and spoken English and Spanish;
- Good communication and documentation skills
- Proven forward planning and strategic skills
- Strong public relations skills and network-building
- Good training and facilitation skills
- Strong leadership skills in high-stress situations.
- Understanding and respecting cultural differences and providing care that is sensitive to the diverse backgrounds of the individuals and communities served.
- Strong foundational knowledge in medical practices, emergency care, and the ability to use medical equipment and perform tests as required.
Scope and Travel:
- Reporting to: Team Leader
- Called upon with short notice for deployments of 2-10 weeks as needed.
Clear pre-employment background check requirements, including local, state, and national criminal records checks, sex offender registries, employment, education verifications and child abuse registry check (if required by state regulations) are required post job offer and prior to employment.
Safeguarding
CORE is committed to keeping children and vulnerable individuals safe and has a Zero Tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse. Every CORE employee, consultant and volunteer is bound by CORE’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy. By applying for this position, an applicant confirms that they have not previously violated an employer’s safeguarding, sexual misconduct, (child) sexual exploitation and abuse, or human trafficking policy.
