Emergency Response Training Coordinator

Location & Compensation

Location:

Augusta, Maine. Salary: $26.76 – $37.29 per hour (inclusive of a $.60 per hour institutional stipend).

Riverview Psychiatric Center is seeking an experienced and collaborative Emergency Management Coordinator to lead the hospital’s emergency preparedness, safety, and training programs. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the safety of patients, staff, and visitors through comprehensive emergency planning, regulatory compliance, staff education, and coordinated response efforts. The coordinator develops, implements, and evaluates emergency preparedness programs, safety initiatives, training curricula, and disaster exercises while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agency requirements.

• Oversee emergency response planning and incident management activities.
• Support compliance with OSHA, CMS, Life Safety Code, and Joint Commission standards.
• Maintain a safe environment of care for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Design and deliver staff training programs.
• Coordinate exercises and evaluations.
• Manage preparedness‑related committees and projects.
• Assist with grants, contracts, and program administration.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Development, Social Science, Business/Public Administration, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Toxicology, or a related field.

Four (4) years of staff development experience, including assessing training needs, developing training curricula, and implementing training programs. Equivalent experience may be substituted for education on a year‑for‑year basis.

Knowledge of emergency management principles, healthcare regulatory requirements, and safety compliance programs.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and ensure an inclusive environment. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.