Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, the Emergency Preparedness Specialist will have the following responsibilities:

• Assist Emergency Preparedness Coordinator with CPR/First Aid training for educators, partners, and CCR&R.
• Coordinate agency requested CPR/First Aid trainings for educators.
• Coordinate and manage the Online CPR/First Aid training system.
• Complete training data reports for agency requested CPR/First Aid trainings.
• Assist with planning and creating the CPR/First Aid training calendar.
• Support the quality assurance system through onsite visits for CPR/First Aid trainings for assigned regions.
• Conduct reviews of Emergency Preparedness Plans.
• Support CCR&R Coaches working with educators on the development of Emergency Preparedness Plans
• Support Regional Task Force Groups
• Assist with statewide training needs related to CPR/First Aid and Emergency Preparedness.
• Stay current on DHS licensing regulations and guidelines for child care centers.
• Author content for CCR&R newsletter/social media/website and agency newsletters.
• Serve as a facilitator for Train-the-Trainer Institutes.
• Positively market the CCR&R Network to the community.
• Attend and participate in local partner meetings as advised by supervisor.
• Collaborate with applicable State agencies.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in education, Early Childhood Education, Family and Consumer Sciences or related field.
• Three-five years’ experience in this or related field required.
• Experience preparing child care programs for emergencies.
• Must have thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office products including, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must also be knowledgeable of scheduling using Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams.
• Must have knowledge of Google Docs.
• Knowledge of database management and data entry.
• Experience training and coaching adult learners.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Physical examination and record of negative TB test results must be on file with Signal Centers.
• Dependable transportation, valid driver’s license and insurance required.
• Willingness to travel statewide, work some nights and weekends.
• Must be able to work from a remote home environment within the state of TN.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Special Skills and Aptitudes:

• The ability to serve as a liaison between Signal Centers, Inc., and the subcontracted Child Care Resource and Referral agencies.
• The ability to maintain and share knowledge and understanding of emergency preparedness consistent with best practice and apply those within the structure of the Tennessee Child Care Resource & Referral Network agencies. 
• The ability to train adults using adult learning strategies and provide technical assistance in both large and small group settings.
• The ability to identify potential barriers, problem solve, and make decisions reflective of the goals and values of the Child Care Resource and Referral Network.
• The ability to forecast possible growth opportunities for continuous program improvement and professional development.
• The ability to work under pressure and shift directions to meet the needs of child care agencies and educators

Signal Centers is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to affirm the dignity and worth of every person. It is, therefore, the policy of the organization to practice and ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all applicants and employees with respect to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation or ability and promote the full realization of this policy through all employment practices.

We believe in supporting our employees and their families as they journey throughout life. We are committed to offering a rich benefits package to all full-time employees to include: 

• Competitive benefits package that includes - Health, Vision and Dental, HSA, Group Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Up to 7% 401(k) employer contribution
• Mental Health Support
• Generous paid time off