Community Care & Risk Reduction Specialist

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Recruiting for

Community Care & Risk

Reduction Specialist

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Liberty Township, Delaware County

7802 Liberty Road N

Powell, OH 43065

About Us

We proudly serve 38,000 residents located in Liberty Township and the City of Powell. Our township is
33 square miles located in southwestern Delaware County. We are a part of the greater Columbus
metropolitan area and home to the largest zoo in the US, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, along with the
largest waterpark in the Midwest, Zoombezi Bay. Both attractions bring two million visitors every year to
our township. Several large businesses and corporate headquarters are located within the Township
including a new 5-story Ohio State University medical center.


The township is governed by an elected Board of Trustees and an elected Fiscal Officer . Day-to-day
operations are managed by a trustee-appointed professional administrator and professional fire
chief. Located within the second fastest growing county in Ohio, we have seen our population
increase by 36% over the past decade, with new developments constantly under construction .


Our Fire Department has been accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International
since 2022 and we have an ISO rating of 2.

• Receives 3,600 calls annually – over 70% are EMS calls
• Maintains 2 fire stations located at 7761 Liberty Road and 10150 Sawmill Parkway
• New fire station with a state-of-the-art training tower
• Employ 60 full-time and 22 part-time professional firefighters
• 100% of our full-time firefighters are certified paramedics
• We protect $2.8 billion in real estate assets in Powell and unincorporated areas

The Liberty Township Fire Department is here to protect the quality
of life for our residents, employees and those who visit our
community, by providing the highest quality Emergency Service
Management for Fire, Hazardous Materials, Emergency Medical
Services and Disaster Emergencies. Preserve the quality of life
through the effective and efficient delivery of emergency services
in the assigned mission areas of fire suppression, rescue services,
emergency medical support, and the mitigation of special hazards
that threaten public safety. Prevent or minimize harmful effects of
fires, medical emergencies, and other types of dangerous events
through education








Our vision is to focus on quality, cost-effective, all-risk service
delivery. We are a responsive and progressive organization with a
commitment to excellent leadership and professional
accountability. We will achieve this through effective training,
technology and adapting to the changing needs of the community.













Professionalism – We will treat our peers and the public with a
positive and professional attitude consistently.

Respect – We will respect our personnel and hold the people we
serve in high regard.

Integrity – We are honest, trustworthy, and reliable.

Dedication – We expect our service to be worthy, vigorous,
resourceful, and courteous.

Excellence – To demand the best of ourselves and to recruit/retain
the best people, we believe we must maintain an environment that
will support innovation, experimentation and taking of appropriate
risks.

Our
Mission

Our
Vision

Our
Values

The Position

The Community Care & Risk Reduction Specialist supports community health and safety by reducing emergency
demand, delivering mobile healthcare services, and connecting at‑risk residents with appropriate resources. The
role combines community paramedicine, public education, and data‑driven risk reduction to improve outcomes for
high-risk individuals and support departmental prevention initiatives.


This position leads outreach efforts, provides in‑home assessments and follow‑up care, develops safety education,
and collaborates with healthcare and social service partners. The ideal candidate is an experienced
firefighter/paramedic with strong communication, clinical decision‑making, data and document management, and
community‑relation skills, capable of working independently in both office and field environments.


Further responsibilities include supporting emergency operations by providing on-scene consultation,
coordinating follow-up resources, and assisting EMS with in-home assessments, data-driven
risk-reduction efforts, and program documentation. Additionally, the role leads community education
and outreach, collaborates with healthcare and social-service partners, supports training and
administrative tasks, and contributes to program development, communications, and interagency
initiatives.

Successful Candidate

The township Community Care & Risk Reduction Specialist is skilled at interpersonal and human
relations; written and verbal communication; a problem solver; manage time efficiently and effectively
related to oneself.


The ideal candidate possesses knowledge of EMS protocols, public health principles, chronic disease
processes, community healthcare systems, computer systems and records management software.


The next Community Care & Risk Reduction Specialist has the ability to analyze community risk and
incident data, develop and manage prevention programs, educate the public on fire and life safety,
conduct risk assessments and home safety checks, and apply knowledge of fire prevention, emergency
services, and safety regulations to reduce injuries, deaths, and property loss. This position must also
demonstrate strong communication, public speaking, and community outreach skills; collaborate with
public health agencies, schools, hospitals, and social services; work effectively with fire department
personnel while maintaining professionalism, cultural competence, and strong organizational abilities.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

• Three (3) years of experience at a fire department
• Valid State of Ohio driver’s License with a good driving record
• EMT-Paramedic certification with three (3) years of experience
• State of Ohio Firefighter Level II
• NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical and background
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data analysis and risk reduction strategies
• Community Paramedicine certification or MIH-related coursework
• Experience in public health, social services, case management, education, or crisis intervention (CIT

training)

• Instructor certifications, including CPR, Stop-the-Bleed, CE educator, or Fire & Life Safety educator

For consideration, please apply

by April 24th, 2026

Compensation & Benefits

The Community Care & Risk Reduction Specialist position is a member of the IAFF Local 3754 collection
bargaining unit. This position is a non-exempt position with excellent pay and benefits package. Benefits
include a High-Deductible Healthcare Plan (HDHP) accompanied with a Health Savings Account (HS A),
Dental and Vision coverage, and Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance – all funded
by the Township.


The position is eligible for the Township’s fitness bonus, longevity, and tuition reimbursement programs.
Township offers plentiful paid time off benefits including Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave, and
Compensatory time off.


Additionally, the Township offers supplemental voluntary accident insurance, disability insurance,
cancer insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance . Plus, the option of contributing to either or both
traditional and Roth 457 plans. This position qualifies for the Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund.

How to Apply

Interested qualified candidates should complete an online application and upload their resume by going
to no later than Friday, April 24th, 2026.


The position is open until filled, with a first review date of April 27th, 2026. All application materials are
subject to Ohio’s public information laws . Candidates will be informed if an information request is made .

Liberty Township is an equal opportunity employer promoting a drug -free workplace

Fire Chief EMS Coordinator Fire Administration

Jim Reardon Neal Brock Brenda Lindeboom

(740) 938-2021 (740) 938-2021 (740) 938-2021

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Selection Process
Candidates meeting the position’s qualifications and the Township’s requirements will be invited to a
face-to-face panel interview with a selection of the Township’s leadership team in the week of May 11th
or May 18th.


It is anticipated to present a resolution to appoint to the board of trustees at the June 8th meeting, with
an initial start date of June 29th.


The above is a tentative schedule, and candidates should anticipate some variance.


Finalists are subject to the Township’s background check which includes FBI / BCI background, work and
professional reference checks, education verification, a public records request to previous and current
public sector employers to verify performance and discipli nary reports, and a physical exam with drug
screen.

Questions
Questions are welcomed and may be directed to either Chief Jim Reardon or EMS Coordinator Neal Brock.
Contact information is below.