Program Manager - Emergency Preparedness
 Carle Health | |
$33.87 - $58.26 / hr
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 United States, Illinois, Normal | |
 Mar 09, 2026 | |
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Overview
The Program Manager, Emergency Preparedness is responsible for developing and planning the Emergency Management Program for the Carle Health Central Region which includes two hospitals and all off site clinical facilities. This includes emergency management education, hands-on training, and Central Region readiness and response. Serves as a liaison with IEMA, IDPH, county/community partners, and the Region 2 Healthcare Coalition to support mitigation, hazard assessment, preparedness, and disaster response/recovery activities. This position works closely with internal departments to ensure compliance with all regulatory standards via essential training and preparedness exercises. Responsible for the readiness of disaster equipment and inventory control throughout the Central Region. Qualifications Certifications: ICS-200: National Incident Management System (NIMS) within 60 days - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); ICS-700: National Incident Management System (NIMS) within 60 days - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); ICS-800: National Incident Management System (NIMS) within 60 days - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Driver's License - Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS); ICS-100: National Incident Management System (NIMS) within 60 days - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Education: Associate's Degree: Safety Management; Associate's Degree: Public Health; Associate's Degree: Public Administration; Experience In Lieu of Education: Related Field; Associate's Degree: Emergency Management, Work Experience: Emergency management; Training and development Responsibilities Understands the principles of emergency management and its application in a healthcare setting. Develops sustainable relationships with internal and external partners, representing the strategic objectives of the healthcare system with key stakeholders across the region and state. Advises hospitals and clinics on program and policy impacting the Emergency Management Program. Assists in ensuring Carle staff and facilities meets DNV emergency management standards. Accomplished through education and training, developing, and assessing disaster exercises, and participating in safety rounds at Carle patient care facilities. Responsible for Emergency Operations Planning and DNV EM requirements at all off-site facilities within the Central Region. Facilitates interprofessional teams on completion of the hazard vulnerability assessment in order to prioritize preparedness and response efforts. Provides training and testing to the Carle organization (both in-patient and ambulatory sites) on emergency response, mitigation, and recovery from disasters. Leads the hospital Emergency Management Committee. Ensures annual education and training of hospital decontamination teams. Prepares after-action reports and improvement plans following real-world and planned events. Responsible for managing and maintaining the Central Region's automated alert and notification system. Collaborates with state and local community partners, stakeholders, and coalition members ensuring guidance for continuity of care during planned or unplanned events. Represents Carle and the Emergency Management department in local, regional, and state emergency management preparedness planning and healthcare coalition response development. Develops sustainable relationships with internal and external partners, representing the strategic objectives of the healthcare system with key stakeholders across the region and state. Provide training to staff on disaster response Test staff on knowledge of disaster response Develop disaster exercise scenarios Responsible for other duties as assigned by the EM Director. About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $33.87per hour - $58.26per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits. | |