Safety Coordinator​/Risk Mgmt

Job Summary:

The Safety Coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing emergency response plans, training staff, and coordinating with local and state agencies to ensure effective responses to emergencies. Will also ensure a safe and compliant workplace by coordinating policies, conducting inspections and implementing safety programs. Will be responsible for coordinating the Workers' Compensation claims and billing, and collaboration with insurance.

• Create and maintain emergency response plans and procedures to address various potential emergencies including natural disasters and man-made incidents.
• Conduct training sessions and drills for staff and stakeholders to ensure familiarity with emergency protocols and procedures.
• Assist with conducting risk assessments, developing and implementing risk mitigations strategies, creating and updating risk policies for Physical Environment and Emergency Operation Plan (EOP), monitoring and reporting risk activities to senior management.
• Collaborate with local emergency services, government agencies, and community organizations to ensure a unified response during emergencies.
• Identify opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents and health problems.
• Conduct safety inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations.
• Review accidents and incidents reported by employees and visitors to the facility, coordinate investigation, and problem solve with Director/manager of areas with events that incurred accident.
• Collaborate with insurance company regarding Workers' compensation, drafts reports, develops and maintains system of documentation.
• Develop and implement a system to report, monitor and correct safety problems (SVA, HVA).
• Review confidential information for patient/employee involving personal, medical and legal information; must have the ability to maintain and protect confidential information.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills (English) for effective interaction with all levels of staff, vendors, and Legal professionals.
• Performs other duties as directed.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Moderate physical exertion; moderate amount of standing and walking long distances. Ability to stand, bend, and move freely for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Must be able to maintain an organized work environment and remain composed during times of increased work-related demands, such as preparing for visits from external business consultants and/or external business regulatory agencies.
• Ability to travel throughout the facility to conduct safety inspections.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations.

Strong working knowledge of standard office equipment and software, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, copier, fax, Microsoft Word, and Excel analytics.

• An Associate or Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Law Enforcement, Public Safety or a related field is preferred.
• At least 12 years of health and safety experience or similar role.
• Health and safety certifications are nice to have (OSHA standards).