Job Description
About the position
The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Representative III will be a part of a regional office team dedicated to improving the capacity of local government entities, institutional providers, and private practitioners to respond to all-hazards incidents. The incumbent will maintain primary responsibility for activities, functions and contract deliverables pertaining to acute and long term care facilities. Specific duties will include: serving as a liaison between acute and long term care facilities and NYSDOH Regional and Central Office staff regarding emergency preparedness and all hazard response issues; working with facilities to ensure that emergency preparedness grant contract deliverables are appropriately communicated and addressed; serving as a resource to facilities to support the development of facility specific emergency preparedness/all-hazard response plans and the integration of those plans with overarching county and regional plans; working with facilities to determine training needs and contributing to the development, implementation and assessment of drills and exercises. Other appropriate related duties as assigned. Occasional after-hours, nights and/or weekend hours may be required.
- Responsibilities
- Serving as a liaison between acute and long term care facilities and NYSDOH Regional and Central Office staff regarding emergency preparedness and all hazard response issues
- Working with facilities to ensure that emergency preparedness grant contract deliverables are appropriately communicated and addressed
- Serving as a resource to facilities to support the development of facility specific emergency preparedness/all-hazard response plans and the integration of those plans with overarching county and regional plans
- Working with facilities to determine training needs and contributing to the development, implementation and assessment of drills and exercises
- Other appropriate related duties as assigned
- Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and five years of relevant experience; OR seven years of relevant experience.
- A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
- Relevant experience required must be in emergency preparedness and planning and/or response.
- Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.
- Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- Travel up to 25% of the time will be required.
- The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.
- This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of onsite and remote work.
- Nice-to-haves
- Experience working in a healthcare delivery environment
- Experience analyzing written and published program material and experience drawing conclusions concerning the impact
- Knowledge and/or certification in Incident Command System courses and homeland security exercise and evaluation program
- Experience with health preparedness initiatives in response to natural disasters and/or terrorism threats.
- Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from
- Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
- Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
- Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
- Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
- Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally
- And so much more!
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