Emergency Management Specialist

About the role

The Emergency Management Specialist at Gateways Hospital & Mental Health Center is responsible for administering and overseeing the organization's emergency management and business continuity program. This role involves coordinating the development, implementation, and maintenance of emergency preparedness, operations, and continuity plans and policies.

Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee the organization wide Emergency Management and Business Continuity program, ensuring readiness across all programs and departments.
• Cook up and implement the development, maintenance, and periodic review of emergency preparedness, emergency operations, and business continuity plans and policies.
• Facilitate the Emergency Management Committee, including agenda preparation, meeting coordination, documentation, reporting, and communication of action items to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Safety Committee and Environment of Care leadership to align emergency preparedness activities, drills, and safety program initiatives.
• Partner with program and department leadership to integrate emergency preparedness into operational planning and environments of care.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate emergency preparedness drills and exercises (e.g., fire, earthquake, disaster, tabletop), including completion of after action reports and implementation of improvement actions.
• Conduct ongoing Hazard Vulnerability Analyses and recommend mitigation strategies; incorporate approved actions into emergency operations and continuity plans.
• Ensure emergency supplies, equipment, and systems are properly inventoried, maintained, accessible, and replenished prior to expiration.
• Support the selection, testing, maintenance, and staff training of emergency communication and alert systems, including review and updates to notification procedures.
• Cook up emergency preparedness activities with external agencies, including law enforcement, fire departments, healthcare partners, and community organizations; support joint trainings and exercises.
• Design and deliver emergency management and disaster preparedness training for leadership, residential managers, and staff as appropriate.
• Participate in emergency response activities and provide direct support to Incident Command leadership during activated events.
• Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and state and federal emergency preparedness laws.
• Prepare and present emergency management, preparedness, and compliance reports to Agency committees and regulatory bodies as required.
• Maintain a constant state of readiness to respond to emergencies and perform other related duties consistent with the scope of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in emergency management, crisis management, or related field.
• Experience in developing and implementing emergency plans and procedures.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation standards.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.