Health Coordinator

• Coordinate and recruit members for the Emergency Behavioral Health Team from DHS staff, provider agencies, and community partners
• Host quarterly Emergency Behavioral Health Team meetings
• Support professional development through emergency/disaster behavioral health trainings
• Coordinate supportive services for individuals experiencing crisis or trauma related to disasters or other traumatic events through in-person, phone, text, and email support
• Respond to natural or manmade disasters when activated by authorized emergency response entities
• Support the DHS Disaster Response and Outreach Supervisor in emergency planning and response operations
• Attend Healthcare Coalition, Local Emergency Planning Committee, Region 13, and VOAD meetings for multi-agency coordination
• Acquire and maintain required Incident Command Structure certifications and follow ICS protocols during response activities
• Conduct ClientView searches to identify disaster-affected individuals active in DHS programs and connect victims with appropriate services and resources
• Serve as the primary point of contact for disaster response when the DHS Disaster Response and Outreach Supervisor is absent
• Maintain DHS disaster response logs and reports
• Coordinate essential supplies, including clothing, food, and hygiene kits, for disaster-affected individuals
• Participate in special projects and cross-department initiatives as directed
• Provide backup to the Safety/Security team for on-call coverage and additional holiday coverage days on a rotating basis
• Perform additional duties as required by the employer

Health Coordinator jobs in Pennsylvania

Disaster Response and Emergency Behavioral Health Coordinator