Disaster Response Specialist-PRN

SummitStone Health Partners • Fort Collins, CO

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About The Position

The Disaster Response Specialist coordinates and manages deployment of SummitStone Health Partners’ CARE team and serves as a frontline contact with community partners to support disaster response in Larimer County. The role collaborates with internal partners and external stakeholders to facilitate timely responses to local and county disasters, maintains community partnerships through stakeholder meetings and trainings, and responds to on-call requests to deploy the CARE team as needed.

The position provides functional leadership and subject matter expertise in behavioral health disaster response, partnering with SummitStone leadership and the Learning and Development training team. Responsibilities also include maintaining field-response and Psychological First Aid training and competency, and completing documentation required to support Department of Behavioral Health grant requirements.

The position is based in Larimer County, Colorado, and is listed as full time. The posted salary range is $26.00–$31.20 per hour, based on relevant years of experience. SummitStone describes its workplace as diverse and inclusive and offers a comprehensive benefits package, with eligibility and benefit levels based on FTE status.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in emergency management, behavioral counseling, or a related field.
• More than three years of experience in disaster or crisis response work.
• Demonstrated experience providing functional leadership and coordinating crisis field response.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current First Aid certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Bilingual/bi-cultural experience or background.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage deployment of the CARE team on behalf of SummitStone Health Partners.
• Represent SummitStone Health Partners at local, county, and state meetings related to behavioral health disaster response.
• Provide functional leadership and subject matter expertise related to behavioral health disaster response.
• Partner with Learning and Development staff to coordinate and deliver training for CARE Team members.
• Remain available to receive calls and respond to communications about real-time crisis and disaster response needs.
• Maintain current training and competency in field response and Psychological First Aid.
• Complete and maintain documentation necessary to support Department of Behavioral Health grant requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, including options for eligible dependents.
• Dental coverage, including options for eligible dependents.
• Vision coverage, including options for eligible dependents.
• Mental health and wellness resources.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service.
• Paid sick leave in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
• Voluntary benefits available to all employees.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree