ID
9-509-1083
Name
State Mass Care Coordinator
Status
Published
Version
1.9
Updated
10/16/2020 3:00:46 PM
Original Release
06/01/2012
Last Major Release
10/16/2020
Resource Category
Mass Care Services
Primary Core Capability
Mass Care Services
Secondary Core Capability
 
Resource Kind
Personnel
Overall Function
The State Mass Care Coordinator coordinates and assists mass care and emergency assistance resources in the state
Single resource
In conjunction with a NIMS typed team
NIMS Typed Team
 
In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit
NIMS Typed Unit
 
Description Notes
Not Specified
Supporting Core Capabilities
None
Types
Type Description
Type 1A Type 1 State Mass Care Coordinator is responsible for leading and coordinating mass care and emergency assistance resources in support of those providing care and shelter services to the survivors of a disaster
Type 2A Type 2 State Mass Care Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and assisting in the coordination of components of mass care and emergency assistance resources in support of those providing care and shelter services to the survivors of a disaster
Components
Component Notes  
EducationNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not specified
Type 2Not specified
TrainingNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Same as Type 2, PLUS: Completion of the following: 1. FEMA Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Planning & Operations course 2. IS-293: Mission Assignment Overview 3. G108: Community Mass Care Management 4. IS-288: The Role of Voluntary Agencies in Emergency Management 5. IS-366: Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters 6. ICS-400: Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff – Complex Incidents 7. IS-11: Animals in Disasters, Community Planning (Module B)
Type 2Completion of the following: 1. IS-100: Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100 2. IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200 3. ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents 4. IS-700: National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction 6. IS-701: NIMS Multiagency Coordination System (MACS) Course 7. IS-703: NIMS Resource Management 8. IS-775: EOC Management and Operations 9. IS-800: National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction 10. IS-806: Emergency Support Functions (ESF) #6 - Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, and Human Services 11. IS-10: Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness (Module A) 12. Training on FEMA National Shelter System (NSS) or American Red Cross National Shelter System (NSS)
ExperienceNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Same as Type 2, PLUS: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1. Knowledge and understanding of the functional needs and services of special populations as defined in the National Response Framework (NRF) 2. Knowledge of the role of voluntary agencies in delivering mass care during an incident, such as with entities associated with the National Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) 3. General operational knowledge of logistical support systems or procedures Experience: 1. Operational experience in providing human services-related activities 2. Operational experience in coordinating assistance with State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments and nongovernmental organizations conducting mass care
Type 2Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of emergency response planning 2. Knowledge of mass care shelter operations 3. Knowledge of procurement for feeding operations and/or accessing United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) resources Experience: Operational experience in an Emergency Operation Center (EOC)
Physical/Medical FitnessThe NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System (NQS) defines Physical/Medical Fitness levels for NIMS positions.
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Same as Type 2
Type 2Moderate
CurrencyNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
Type 2Not Specified
Professional and Technical Licenses and CertificationsNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
Type 2Not Specified
Composition and Ordering Specifications
Specification
Discuss logistics for deploying this position, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation, and meals, prior to deployment
1293
Notes
References
Reference
Further guidance on sheltering may be found on the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster website at www.nvoad.org.