Business Continuity Coordinator

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Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Experience

• Minimum one year of experience in planning development in support of emergency management and/or business continuity

Preferred Qualifications

• Planning, project management/coordination work experience within healthcare industry

• Experience participating, planning, or conducting regulatory audits (TJC, DNV, CMS, etc.)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Emergency Management, or related field

• Completion of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) courses: IS-235: Emergency Planning, ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction, ICS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction

• Completion of FEMA courses within 12 months of hire: ICS 300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents, G 191: Incident Command System/Emergency Operations Center (ICS/EOC) Interface, ICS 400: Advanced ICS-Complex Incidents

• Completion of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Continuity Series Level I Practitioner program within 24 months of hire

Certification Summary

• Valid Georgia driver's license and insurable driving record

• Completion of the Disaster Recovery Institute’s Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) certification within 24 months of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), TJC (The Joint Commission) or DNV Accreditation, and CMS (Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services) guidelines

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of emergency management/business continuity plans, policies, and procedures

• Leading facilitation and planning with cross-functional teams

• Tracking financial expenditures

• Proficient at a high level in Microsoft Office systems

• Advanced oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated ability to address and creatively manage conflict

• Ability to work collaboratively with employees at all levels of the organization

• Demonstrated ability to manage timelines

• Personal organization and time management skills

• Personal adaptability

• Listening skills

• Demonstrated ability to keep teams focused on achieving desired results and not just completing tasks

• Demonstrated ability to focus on relationships within teams to ensure results are achieved

• Ability to drive and operate Children’s vehicles, including oversized units and vehicles with trailers

Job Responsibilities

• Complies with hospital standards to foster a collaborative work environment through effective communication, interpersonal skills, and teamwork. Adheres to hospital/departmental policies and procedures; monitors and maintains policy changes.

• Utilizes project management principles to collaborate with leadership, faculty, and staff to implement projects. Works with leadership from all aspects of healthcare, research, and education programs to support and develop an effective Business Continuity and Recovery Program.

• Builds operational relationships across the organization to secure support for the Business Continuity and Recovery Program.

• Build rapport and cooperation; possess strong interpersonal and indirect influencing skills, with a demonstrated ability to gain the confidence of individuals at various organizational levels.

• Ensures systemwide compliance with Joint Commission/DNV, Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services, and NFPA 1600 standards and regulations for healthcare business continuity.

• Leads business continuity planning projects across multiple departments to support systemwide preparedness.

• Serves as an advisor for incident requiring activation of systemwide, campus, or department business continuity plans. 

• Maintains response equipment in a constant state of readiness to ensure rapid support during business interruptions.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.