The Emergency Response Specialist is a valuable member of our Emergency Management team who under the supervision of the Emergency Response Coordinator (ERC), the Emergency Response Specialist (ERS) I will focus on Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center (LCHD/CHC) emergency management preparation and implementation. This individual assists the ERC and ERS II to implement community mass prophylaxis, organize training and exercises, assist in grant status reports, and coordinate public education on emergency management and public health-related topics. The ERS I participates in developing and implementing LCHD/CHC staff emergency management roles, education, and training. Work is conducted independently and with teams.
Scheduled Hours: 37.5 hours per week
As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.
Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at https://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department.
At this time, you must live in Illinois or Wisconsin to be eligible to work at Lake County Health Department. You can find our salary grades at https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4515/Salary-Grades. For unionized positions, a list of our collective bargaining agreements can be found here: https://www.lakecountyil.gov/2686/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements.
Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.
The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
