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Are you an experienced emergency services leader who thrives on serving people, building strong teams, and creating safe, welcoming communities? In the Operations Manager of Emergency Services role, you will be responsible for promoting the safety and well-being of residents, employees, and visitors. This Emergency Services Manager role delivers exceptional customer service and hospitality, fosters a culture of belonging, and manages a team of EMS professionals who provide emergency medical services to residents, employees, and visitors.

Compensation: $73,000 - $83,000 annually plus a generous performance-based bonus.

How you will make an impact

• Support a 24-hour, 7-days-a-week operation, ensuring continuous coverage and rapid response at all times
• Assume overall responsibility for the safety, emergency services, and customer service approach to the well-being of the community
• Conduct audits, testing, and safety inspections in support of Life Safety and OSHA compliance
• Conduct investigations, documents and preserves evidence as required
• Responds to incidents and emergencies of significance and serves as the incident commander until relieved by a higher authority
• Operate company vehicles safely and in accordance with established policies and applicable laws
• Serve as the liaison officer to external first responders

What we offer

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices!
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones

What you will need

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Strong communication and customer service, hospitality skills
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in public safety leadership, Emergency Management, or comparable leadership experience
• Current and valid driver’s license
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in an Emergency Responder role
• Emergency Medical Responder Certification (within 6 months of hire)
• Professional Security Certification such as CPP, PSP, or CHPA (preferred)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification (provided if needed)
• OSHA 10-Hour certification (within 6 months of hire)

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Cedar Crest is a beautiful 130-acre continuing care retirement community in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Cedar Crest helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.