Emergency Dispatcher jobs in Albany, NY

Emergency Dispatcher is responsible for responding to calls for emergency and non-emergency assistance and dispatching law enforcement, fire fighting, or rescue units. Transmits and receives coded and conventional messages. Being an Emergency Dispatcher differentiates between routine, priority, and emergency messages, and initiates or follows through on responses as required. Communicates details of situation and location. Additionally, Emergency Dispatcher enters unit response details into a database. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Emergency Dispatcher works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be an Emergency Dispatcher typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Outreach Coordinator: Capital Region and North Country
  • UBMD Emergency Medicine
  • Albany, NY FULL_TIME
  • Background

    MATTERS (a division of UBMD Emergency Medicine) is a state-wide substance use treatment referral network that connects individuals to outpatient follow-up care and harm reduction resources. MATTERS intends to hire Outreach Coordinators to support the growth of the MATTERS program. The Outreach Coordinators will conduct expansion and patient follow-up activities within their assigned regions. This is a remote position and the individual must reside within one of the two regions listed in the posting.

    Primary Functions

    • Approach and build relationships with emergency departments, correctional health facilities, urgent cares, inpatient units, and community-based organizations (CBOs) within the region, with the goal of increasing the breadth of the MATTERS Network
    • Coordinate with and train these referral partners to be confident in rapidly linking individuals being discharged from these settings to services in the community through the MATTERS platform.
    • Coordinate regularly with the local treatment organizations engaged in the MATTERS network to update appointment availability, and to update contacts and training due to staff turnover, all to ensure continued streamlined access to care.
    • Facilitate regular stakeholder meetings with providers engaged within the network.
    • Lead the expansion efforts for further integration of the MATTERS platform to various agencies within the region including but not limited to hospitals, treatment organizations, EMS agencies, correctional facilities, peer organizations, transportation providers, and pharmacies.
    • Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting issues as it relates to connecting individuals to care through the MATTERS platform.
    • Answering questions/inquiries from current and new providers in the MATTERS Network.
    • Coordinates with service providers to secure necessary care during a crisis, share crisis intervention and emergency information.
    • Coordinates regularly with receiving treatment organizations to ensure a successful connection and engagement in care.
    • Ensure follow-up and provide support within 24-48 hrs for individuals referred through the MATTERS platform after initial referral and during their treatment.
    • Coordinate transportation to clinic appointments via MATTERS transportation voucher program.
    • Maintains complete, current, and accurate patient follow up charts that comply with MATTERS standards.
    • Documents all patient-related encounters in a timely manner.
    • Attends and participates in all MATTERS related meetings
    • Completes monthly report on MATTERS related activities.
    • Maintains confidentiality and quality care.
    • Additional duties, as required.

    Qualifications

    • Relevant experience in and knowledge of the public health, SUD care, medical, health care, health administration, or other related field
    • Shows an understanding of the many dimensions of SUD care
    • Show empathy, compassion and understanding for those suffering with SUD
    • Have a clear understanding of person-centered and trauma-informed care
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to work effectively with presenters and program participants.
    • Ability to effectively conduct presentations and training for small and large groups.
    • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously.
    • Reliable, with high integrity and strong work ethic.
    • The ability to work remotely as part of a state-wide team.
    • Computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Video Conferencing
    • Ability to work as part of a team and to keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced, and highly dynamic environment.

    Job Requirements

    • Approximately 40 hours/week work schedule
    • This is a remote position.
    • Must reside in the NYS region specific to the relevant MATTERS position.
    • Due to the nature of the referral network, the Outreach Coordinator will be expected to work outside of business hours, primarily in response to emergency referrals of a patient in crisis from external partners.
    • Requires frequent travel for program expansion purposes.
    • Must have a driver’s license with a clean driving record and must own an automobile.
    • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (desired but not required) – medical, health science, public health, etc. or a combination of relevant education and experience.

    Benefits

    • Generous retirement plan
    • Health insurance – 75% employer paid
    • Dental insurance – 100% employer paid
    • Generous health expense reimbursement options
    • Life insurance
    • Generous PTO
    • This position is grant funded. Continued employment is dependent upon funding availability.

    EEO

    • UBMD Emergency Medicine is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. All applicants will be considered for opportunities without discrimination.

    Additional information regarding the University at Buffalo Department of Emergency Medicine can be found at https://medicine.buffalo.edu/departments/emergency.html.

    Additional information regarding the MATTERs Network can be found at https://www.mattersnetwork.org.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: From $58,500.00 per year

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

    Experience level:

    • 1 year

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift
    • Day shift
    • Monday to Friday

    Application Question(s):

    • Do you reside within one of the two NYS regions listed in this posting?

    Experience:

    • relevant (public health/SUD care/health care): 1 year (Required)

    License/Certification:

    • Driver's License (Required)

    Location:

    • Albany, NY (Required)

    Work Location: Remote

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Radio Dispatcher
  • Thruway Authority
  • Albany, NY FULL_TIME
  • This position will be provisional. Candidates interested in provisional appointment will be required to take the New York State Department of Civil Service exam for this position. Please visit https:/...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Ambulette Dispatcher
  • TWCA Ambulette
  • Nassau, NY FULL_TIME
  • Please do not apply if you do not have Ambulette dispatching experience! TWCA is the fastest growing ambulette company in down state NY. We are hiring qualified dispatchers to join our team. Must have...
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Information Technology Specialist 4 (Information Security)
  • Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Division...
  • Albany, NY FULL_TIME
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 15 credit hours in cyber security, information assurance, or information technology AND three years of information technology experience including two years of informat...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Purchasing Agent (NY HELPS)
  • Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Division...
  • Albany, NY FULL_TIME
  • This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).** To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS candidates must meet the open-competitive mi...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Program Aide (NY HELPS)
  • Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Division...
  • Albany, NY FULL_TIME
  • This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).** Applicants must possess three years of experience performing clerical, keyboarding, or parapro...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Airport Maintenance Technician - Airfield
  • Albany International Airport
  • Albany, NY
  • POSITION: Airport Maintenance Technician This position follows all provisions of the CSEA collective bargaining agreemen...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Operations Supervisor - Spectrum News
  • Charter Spectrum
  • Albany, NY
  • Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbia...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Facilities Materials & Resource Planner/Scheduler - Aerospace Research
  • BuildSubmarines.com
  • Niskayuna, NY
  • Job Description Summary Plan and schedule Facilities Labor & Materials for Maintenance, Projects, and Shops Organization...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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IT DIRECTOR OF SUPPLY CHAIN
  • TECHNICAL RESOURCE SOLUTIONS
  • Schenectady, NY
  • Job Description Job Description IT DIRECTOR OF SUPPLY CHAIN Albany, NY Area " Transform the Future with Us: IT Director ...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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DHSES Program Administrator 1 - VID 153189
  • StateJobsNY
  • Albany, NY
  • CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a posi...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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DHSES Program Administrator 1 - VID 153187
  • StateJobsNY
  • Albany, NY
  • CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a posi...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CDL Driver Operator Class A or B
  • ACV Enviro Corp.
  • Albany, NY
  • **CDL Driver Operator Class A or B** > Albany, NY | Operations | Posted: Mar 29, 2021 **Summary** The primary purpose of...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Driver Class B (ERTS)
  • Clean Harbors
  • Glenmont, NY
  • Clean Harbors in Location is seeking a Class B CDL Driver (tanker, hazmat endorsements and no manual restriction require...
  • 3/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

Albany (/ˈɔːlbəni/ (listen) ALL-bə-nee) is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Albany is located on the west bank of the Hudson River approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of its confluence with the Mohawk River and approximately 135 miles (220 km) north of New York City. Albany is known for its rich history, commerce, culture, architecture, and institutions of higher education. Albany constitutes the economic and cultural core of the Capital District of New York State, which comprises the Albany–Schenectady–Troy, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area, including ...
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Income Estimation for Emergency Dispatcher jobs
$39,086 to $49,768
Albany, New York area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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