Healthcare Emergency Management Consultant

Jensen Hughes

. Support emergency preparedness and mutual aid coordination for long-term care facilities in California Region 1 .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in emergency preparedness and mutual aid coordination, with a strong focus on developing and implementing plans for long-term care facilities. Proficient in training facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance within the healthcare sector.

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Emergency ManagementTraining FacilitationClient Relationship DevelopmentCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Emergency PreparednessMutual Aid CoordinationTraining and Exercises CoordinationDisaster Exercise DocumentationRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationSound JudgmentTime ManagementAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeTechnology Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)Associate Emergency Manager (AEM)

Industry Keywords

Long-Term Care FacilitiesHealthcare Emergency ResponseCalifornia Department of Public HealthHSEEPAccreditation Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AEM

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support emergency preparedness and mutual aid coordination for long-term care facilities in California Region 1
Support development and implementation of a Long-Term Care Mutual Aid Plan serving approximately 486 skilled nursing facilities
Coordinate with skilled nursing facilities, county and regional emergency management partners, the California Department of Public Health, the California Association of Health Facilities, and other stakeholders
Serve as a primary contact for client engagements and build productive, lasting relationships
Coordinate and facilitate meetings, workshops, training, and exercises with healthcare and emergency response partners
Conduct site visits, facility onboarding and orientation, initial and annual training, drill reporting, and annual full-scale disaster exercises
Document exercises in alignment with HSEEP
Present information clearly to groups with different roles and levels of technical knowledge
Identify business opportunities, support proposals, participate in industry events, and present solutions to prospective clients
Collaborate across disciplines to develop services, professional insights, and client education materials
Keep current with changes in regulations, accreditation standards, and professional practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, fire protection, fire science, safety, or a related field is preferred; an associate degree with relevant experience will also be considered
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) credentials are preferred
Valid driver’s license
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Sound judgment and ability to communicate effectively with clients and partners
Experience coordinating or facilitating training and exercises with healthcare and emergency response partners
Interest in growing client relationships and developing business
Communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain information to varied audiences
Ability to organize work, manage time, and adapt to changing priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new technology platforms
Ability to travel domestically up to 50%; travel within the Region 1 counties may exceed 50% during the first year

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan
Healthcare coverage
Broad range of other benefits
Competitive total rewards package