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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.
Job Description
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.
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Skills Required
- Minimum one year of experience in emergency management or business continuity planning
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Emergency Management, or related field
- Completion of specific FEMA courses related to emergency planning and management
- Valid Georgia driver's license and insurable driving record
- Completion of CBCP certification within 24 months of hire
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta and has not been reviewed or approved by Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with on‑site or near‑site primary care, a 24/7 nurse line, Teladoc, and counseling resources. Wellness services such as fitness centers, classes, and biometric screenings reinforce access to care and preventive support.
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Parental & Family Support — Near‑site child care, a child‑care credit, adoption and fertility assistance, and paid parental and other leaves indicate strong family‑oriented support. Everyday convenience perks like a free concierge service further ease caregiving and life logistics.
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Retirement Support — A dual‑plan setup with a 403(b) savings plan and a separate employer‑funded 401(a) growth plan signals meaningful long‑term financial support. Financial‑wellness resources are also highlighted.
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Insights
What We Do
For more than 100 years, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has depended on clinical and nonclinical employees to help make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Consistently ranked as one of the leading pediatric healthcare systems in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s is the only freestanding pediatric healthcare system in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. We’re also one of Atlanta’s leading employers and have been recognized as one of the nation’s top places to work. Our System includes: • 789 licensed beds • Three hospitals • Urgent Care Centers • Marcus Autism Center • Center for Advanced Pediatrics • Support Center for nonclinical staff • More than 14,000 employees, including more than 4,400 nurses and 2,300 physicians representing more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs Why Children’s? Here are some of the reasons new graduates and experienced clinicians alike choose Children’s. • We manage more than 1.1 million patient visits and 44,400 surgical procedures annually. • We are home to the only Level 1 and one of the only Level 2 pediatric trauma centers in Georgia. • We take a team approach to care. Our clinicians collaborate with social workers, chaplains, music therapists, therapy dogs and many others to help ensure kids receive comprehensive care.
