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University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) is hiring a Training and Development Specialist I, Emergency Management. The role requires administering, evaluating, and implementing emergency management training programs including disaster drills, evacuation procedures, and business continuity planning while supporting the Director and Assistant Director in managing the care environment.

Highlights

Facilitate and develop hospital and ambulatory care disaster and emergency drills such as evacuation, decontamination, and code drills.
Co-chair the Emergency Management Committee and represent UI Health in city-wide emergency preparedness meetings.
Participate in multiple task forces and subcommittees including Code Pink, Security, and Environment of Care.
Assist in preparing quarterly and annual reports, budget planning, and updating emergency management training modules.
Review and recommend Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for emergency response.
Maintain and update emergency supplies and business continuity plans.
Required software knowledge includes Learning Management System (LMS) for training module updates.
Minimum qualifications include four years of educational credit or work experience in training and development, plus two years of professional experience in training and development roles.
Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in Hospital Administration, experience in Environment of Care administration, and strong communication and project management skills.
Salary range between $78,500 and $80,000 based on experience.

Training and Development Specialist I, Emergency Management Full Description

Training and Development Specialist I, Emergency Management

Chicago, IL, United States

Hiring Department: Support Services Administration

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1034245

FTE: 1.0

Work Schedule: M-F

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Posting Close Date: 6/30/2025

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $78,500-$80,000

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

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Position Summary
This position is responsible for administering, evaluating, and implementing training seminars, workshops, and programs related to the Emergency Management program at UI Health. These programs and responsibilities include facilitating disaster, decontamination, evacuation drills, business continuity/resilience planning, and the associated training to prepare for such events. Additional responsibilities include helping the Director and Assistant Director of Environment of Care manage the care environment of UI Health.

Duties & Responsibilities

Facilitate and/or assist in developing and implementing hospital and ambulatory care disaster drills, which include but are not limited to:

CHSCPR sponsored city-wide drill

Evacuation drills

Decontamination drills

Code eMR downtime drills

Code Silver Active Shoot Drills

Code Pink Drills

Business Continuity/Resilience Planning

Other training and in-services as required

Co-chair of the Emergency Management Committee.

Co-represent and attend CHSCPR meetings and subcommittees as assigned on behalf of UI Health, including All Partners Meetings.

Participate in the following task forces/subcommittees

Downtime Forms Task Force

Code Pink Subcommittee

Security Subcommittee

Emergency Management Subcommittee

UI Health Workplace Violence Committee

Environment of Care Committee

Assist the Assistant Director & Director in:

Prepare and present all quarterly and annual reports of the Emergency Management Committee.

With the annual budgeting for the Environment of Care and Emergency Management Department.

Reviews and recommends Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that UI Health personnel use in response to emergencies.

In updating the Learning Management System modules related to Emergency Management and Environment of Care.

Updating and creating business continuity and resilience plans for UI Health.

In developing and implementing the Emergency Management program, including all quality and performance improvement initiatives.

Maintaining and updating emergency management inventory and supplies.

Prepare all meeting documents for the Emergency Management Committee, including meeting agenda and minutes.

Assist in the preparation and review of Facility Updates and other communications.

Attend and assist in the management of the Environment of Care Committee.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any one or any combination of the following, totaling four years (48 months), from the categories below:
- credit for college training leading to a major or concentration in education or other fields related to training and development such as human resource administration or business administration or closely related fields
  - 30 semester hours equals 12 months
  - 60 semester hours equals 24 months
  - 90 semester hours equals 36 months
  - 120 semester hours or a Bachelor's Degree equals 48 months
- credit for college training leading to a major or concentration in fields other than those previously listed
  - Bachelor’s Degree equals 3 years (36 months)
  - Master’s Degree equals 4 years (48 months)
- work experience as a human resource or training professional
Two years of professional work experience in the training and development profession 1

1 A Master's degree in education or other fields closely related to training and development (such as human resource administration or business administration) or a Master's degree with a concentration in these fields may be substituted for one year of such experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Hospital Administration preferred.
Environment of Care administration experience.
Demonstrated training delivery skills
Ability to manage goals and deadlines while handling multiple projects
Ability to consult and interact with various levels of leadership
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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