Bienvivir All-Inclusive Senior Health (“Bienvivir”) is a community-based, patient-centered, comprehensive health care delivery system that advocates and promotes quality of life, optimum independence, dignity, and choices in a nurturing environment for frail seniors. Since 1987, Bienvivir has served the frail seniors of El Paso, Texas through the provision of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (“PACE”).

PACE is a unique managed care benefit for frail seniors (referred to as participants) age 55 and older who are certified by the state as needing nursing home level care and who reside in a PACE service area. PACE programs coordinate and provide comprehensive medical and support services so that participants can remain independent and stay in their homes for as long as safely possible.

BENEFITS for Full and Part-time employees who work 30 or more hours per week:

We pay 100% of the MEDICAL monthly premiums for Employee Only coverage.

We pay 100% of the DENTAL monthly premiums for Employee Only coverage.

We provide an affordable VISION monthly premium for Employee + Family coverage.

We pay 100% of BASIC LIFE for a benefit amount of $10,000.

We offer safe harbor matching contributions for the 403(B) RETIREMENT SAVINGS account.

We offer up to fifteen (15) days of PAID TIME OFF based on paid hours per pay period.

We offer eleven (11) company-observed PAID HOLIDAYS.

We offer education and TUITION REIMBURSEMENT.  

We offer MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT.

Bienvivir is currently accepting applications for the following position:

 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COORDINATOR

Under the general supervision of the Facility and Safety Manager, the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator is responsible for providing guidance to the organizations Incident Command Structure during the time of crisis, and to coordinate Bienvivir/CASA disaster preparedness and response plan in accordance with both state and federal regulations. The Emergency Preparedness Coordinator is responsible for conducting tests, emergency service drills and participant exercises with local officials and with first responders to conduct training activities to test the Emergency Management Plan (EMP).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Emergency Management Plan:

1. Annually reviews Bienvivir and CASA Bienvivir Emergency Management Plan and makes recommendations for revisions to appropriate approving body.

2. Chairs and staff the Emergency Management Committee.

3. Knowledge of office equipment, to include personal computers and copiers.

4. Develops incidents after action reports and makes sure that centers are adhering in conduct monthly drills. Areas of improvement noted on After Action Reports will be added on EMP and Coordinator will assure staff are trained accordingly. Knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word and Excel.

5. Ensures that all emergency operating procedures are understood by Incident Command Structure (ICS) and staff by conducting annual training during new employee orientation, staff, and supervisors meetings. Good verbal and written communication skills.

6. Investigates opportunities and apply for external funding opportunities, if available.

7. Participates as a member in the El Paso Regional Health Care Coalition Meeting (BoarderRAC) in monthly meetings. Will apprise the Emergency Management Committee on update or changes that are under development with the city emergency management system.

Training and Audit

1. Audit department to assure that they are adhering to developed policies and procedures and adhering to committee recommendation on areas of improvement noted on After Action reports and recommendations. Good interpersonal skills and good problem solving skills.

2. Conducts risk and threat assessments and keeps local officials informed on Bienvivir disaster mitigation, response, and recovery procedures.

3. Provides technical assistance and audits to contracted agencies in the development or modification of their emergency preparedness, response and recovery plans to assure that they are adhering to both state and federal regulations.

4. Annually conduct Bienvivir/CASA Bienvivir Hazard Vulnerability Analysis for each site to assist in the development of new CMS annual requirements: Table Top Exercise and Full Scale Exercise.

5. Conduct/Evaluate/Test Bienvivir’s/CASA EMP Plan by conducting annual Table Top and Full Scale Exercise. Develop After Action Reports for each exercise and maintain records for Bi-annual CMS Audit and or official review.

6. Develops, implements, maintains and trains staff on Bienvivir and CASA Bienvivir Emergency an effective emergency management training and exercise program for staff.

Facility Key/Access Control System

1. Maintain and monitor key/access control data relevant to: key issuance, key replacement, specific locations, key holders, and accountable budget. Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

2. Responsible for the issuance and control of all keys/access cards, as well as the control and maintenance of lock cylinders and lock systems. Keeps records of all lock cylinders and key holders at all facilities.

3. Maintain and monitor key/access control database utilizing the computerized key control database that is centralized, protected, efficient system for recording, storing and accessing key control data.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Emergency Management, Homeland Security or other relevant field; OR Associate’s Degree with one to two years of related experience in emergency preparedness.

2. Completion of FEMA courses IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 and IS-800, is preferred.

3. Must Possess excellent written and verbal communication and have experience in Project Management and working with the public.

4. Knowledge of, and experience with, Emergency Management policies and procedures development.

5. Knowledge of the Standard English spelling, prescribed format, grammar, and punctuation. 

6. Must have strong skills in Microsoft Office suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

7. Must have strong organization skills and strong time management skills. 

8. Must be detail-oriented. 

9. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required