Western Healthcare Coalition (HCC) Readiness and Response Specialist
About The Position
The Western Healthcare Coalition Readiness and Response Specialist strengthens regional healthcare emergency preparedness and response capabilities in Montana. The position works with hospitals, healthcare organizations, emergency response partners, and state agencies to develop preparedness plans, coordinate training and exercises, and improve regional response efforts. The employee must live in or be willing to relocate to Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Flathead, Granite, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Powell, Ravalli, Sanders, or Silver Bow County in Montana. The role involves developing and evaluating preparedness plans, supporting coalition governance, maintaining partner relationships, coordinating training and exercises, and managing program records and reporting. It also requires statewide travel, typically one to two trips per month lasting two to five days, with occasional out-of-state travel. Required FEMA Independent Study courses must be completed within one year of hire.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a health-related field or four years of relevant experience in healthcare, emergency preparedness, public health, or a related field.
- Experience in program coordination, planning, meeting facilitation, public speaking, or professional event coordination.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and database management.
- Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and build effective relationships across multiple organizations.
- Ability to interpret technical information and communicate effectively with healthcare leaders, emergency responders, and community partners.
- Complete required FEMA Independent Study (IS) courses within one year of hire.
- Valid Montana driver's license and ability to travel statewide.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Must live in or be willing to relocate to one of the listed Montana counties.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and evaluate regional healthcare preparedness plans; monitor program deliverables and support performance goals.
- Lead Regional Executive Committee meetings, prepare agendas and materials, coordinate budgets, and support regional governance and decision-making.
- Establish and maintain relationships with coalition members, hospitals, DPHHS, and emergency response partners through communication, outreach, and site visits.
- Plan, facilitate, and participate in training sessions, workshops, and emergency preparedness exercises.
- Support after-action reporting and improvement planning.
- Identify regional preparedness gaps, coordinate improvement efforts, and help coalition members strengthen emergency response capabilities.
- Maintain program records, databases, and documentation; collect and share information for reporting, performance monitoring, and regional situational awareness.
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical insurance for full-time employees
- Employer-paid dental insurance for full-time employees
- Employer-paid vision insurance for full-time employees
- Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Montana Medical Savings Account (MSA)
- Flex Savings account
- 401(k)
- Generous 401(k) contribution after two years of employment
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid identity protection
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off
- Seven paid holidays per year
- Additional paid office closure between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
