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To thrive as an Emergency Disaster Specialist, you need expertise in emergency management, risk assessment, and crisis response, often supported by a degree in emergency management or a related field. Familiarity with incident command systems (ICS), GIS mapping tools, and FEMA certifications is typically required. Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills help specialists coordinate teams and manage high-pressure situations. These abilities are crucial for effectively protecting communities, ensuring safety, and minimizing the impact of disasters.

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AspectEmergency DisasterEmergency Response Coordinator
CertificationsFirst aid, CPR, disaster management certificationsEmergency management, incident command, and safety certifications
Work EnvironmentDisaster sites, emergency shelters, field operationsCommand centers, coordination offices, on-site during emergencies
Employer & IndustryGovernment agencies, NGOs, disaster relief organizationsGovernment agencies, emergency services, public safety organizations

Emergency Disaster roles focus on responding directly to disaster events, managing relief efforts, and operating in the field. Emergency Response Coordinators oversee and coordinate these efforts, ensuring effective communication and resource allocation. While both roles require similar certifications and work in related environments, their primary functions differ: one is hands-on response, the other is coordination and planning.

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Emergency disaster professionals are individuals trained to prepare for, respond to, and manage the aftermath of natural or man-made disasters. Their responsibilities include coordinating emergency response efforts, developing disaster preparedness plans, and ensuring public safety during crises such as hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, or chemical spills. These professionals may work for government agencies, non-profits, or private organizations, often collaborating with first responders and community leaders. Their ultimate goal is to minimize the impact of disasters and help affected communities recover as quickly as possible.
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Disaster Behavioral Health Coordinator

ADEPT Educational Institute of Maine, Inc.

Augusta, ME • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Description:

Disaster Behavioral Health Coordinator


Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to ADEPT Educational Institute of Maine’s Director of Special Programs, the Disaster Behavioral Health Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the deliverables of the contract for the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the focus of which is to coordinate and implement the Disaster Behavioral Health preparedness and response initiatives for Maine CDC as well as prepare and oversee the Disaster Behavioral Health Response Team.

Location

A hybrid remote work schedule is available using ADEPT-provided equipment. Physical attendance is required. Residence within a commutable distance is necessary. Reliable, secure internet is required during remote work.


Competencies for Success

  • Thrive in a team environment and be able to work independently to facilitate the mission and values of the organization.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Relationship building and collaboration skills
  • Exceptional coordination and facilitation skills, including group facilitation
  • Motivated and passionate about behavioral and public health
  • Adaptable, resilient, and able to maintain standards during stressful situations

Required Qualifications:

  • Certificate or Degree in a Behavioral Health field and/or Public Health and/or Nursing or other related field. May be substituted with HS Diploma and commensurate direct experience.
  • Three (3) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in behavior health, combined with three (3) years’ experience in public health, health care, emergency management or other relevant field
  • Knowledge in the areas of the identification, assessment, and treatment of common mental health and substance misuse symptoms and syndromes that frequently follow a natural disaster, mass violence incident or public health emergency
  • Skilled in applying psychological first aid and other interventions effective in disaster behavioral health
  • Familiar with clinical and research issues regarding the expected psychological, physiological and behavioral impact of disasters on response professionals, healthcare providers, individuals with access and functional needs, as well as public health emergencies community members.
  • Experience with all-hazards disaster planning, state emergency management response, and disaster behavioral health tools
  • Experience with grant reporting and technical writing
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Familiar with following SOP (standard operating procedures) in health or human services environment
  • Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation for prompt reporting to required emergency events.
  • Must be able to work well under pressure, manage and prioritize multiple tasks and have a flexible schedule to properly respond to emergency events.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree, or greater, in Behavioral Health, Public Health, Social Work, Nursing or other related field
  • At least three (3) years’ experience in project coordinator/management capacity
  • Completion of FEMA trainings including: IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-400, IS-700, IS-800 and HSEEP

Essential Tasks

  • Develop and coordinate disaster behavioral health activities for Maine CDC.
  • Develop, train, exercise, and prepare the volunteer Disaster Behavioral Health Response Team for activation.
  • Function as subject matter expert. Provide guidance, trainings, and resources to behavioral health providers and response partners on effectively providing disaster behavioral health support during and following a public health emergency, disaster or mass violence incident.
  • Maintain Maine CDC’s Public Health Emergency Operations Center’s (PHEOC’s) capability to effectively identify responder safety and behavioral health risks to mitigate the expected impacts that may be experienced by public health professionals, health care volunteers, emergency responders and communities.
  • Develop training materials based on evidence-informed research.
  • Demonstrate experience in policy, procedure, and protocol development and writing emergency operations plans.
  • Manage volunteers in real-world emergencies or drills and/or exercises.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to sit and stand, bend, and perform repetitive tasks in an office environment
  • Ability to use a computer for extended periods of time
  • Ability to lift and move a maximum of 40lbs.

Travel Requirements

  • Travel will be required up to 25% within the State of Maine. Reliable transportation and ability to maintain valid driver’s license is required for prompt reporting to emergency events.
  • Schedule: While we expect the schedule to generally be a routine forty (40) hours, due to the critical nature of emergency response requirements, there may be additional requirements of time, potentially including holidays or weekends.

Adept Educational Institute of Maine values diversity and is an EEO employer. All those who are qualified are encouraged to apply!

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