Health and Safety Coordinator

Job Summary
This position is responsible for planning, establishing, implementing, and maintaining a variety of health, safety and environmental programs to assure the highest possible degree of safety for DCSB employees and clients. Assist with Support Services duties as assigned.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct unannounced site visits to assess program and service compliance with health and safety and environmental guidelines
Partner with independent living services to ensure safe and healthy living environments for persons served
Conduct and coordinate internal and external on-site inspections (to include inspections of safety equipment) and drills to ensure safe working/living conditions and appropriate emergency response practices at all DCSB sites
Serve on quality improvement committee(s) as appointed
Partner with programs and services, as needed, to provide technical assistance and implement health and safety interventions
Review and update the health and safety policies and plans annually and as needed
Assist with internal investigations and debriefings, as needed
Ensure timely submission of incident reports to external bodies, as required
Pull video footage, as indicated based on internal incident investigations, for DCSB locations with surveillance systems
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely a response to requests by external reviewers and auditors for documents related to environmental health and safety and incidents
Partner with the Compliance Officer to track completion of internal incident action plans
Submit quarterly reports of health and safety and critical incident findings trends and initiatives to the Chief Quality Officer and Compliance Officer for review
Promote health and safety initiatives through DCSB
Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain role-specific certifications
Assist with departmental projects, as needed, to support and promote the organization's mission, vision, and strategic plan

SKILL, COMPETENCY AND EDUCATION AND/OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Class C Driver’s License required
A (3) year motor vehicle report is required
B.S./B.A./Associates degree in a related field
Possess a high level of technical expertise, ability to apply skills to continuous process improvement while maintaining maximum levels of safety
One year of experience related to health and safety or compliance
Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities
Excellent communication skills
Strong planning, organizational and follow up skills
Excellent people and process management skills

INTER-RELATIONSHIPS
Staff will be responsible for maintaining a great rapport with DCSB staff and providing excellent customer service and care at each of our facilities.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to work in all climates
Must be able to work nights and occasional weekends
NEEDED ATTRIBUTES:
Must be able to be on your feet for most of the day
Ability to lift 20 lbs. and above.
Disabled applicants who require special accommodations should contact Human Resources or the Georgia Relay Service. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by ADA requirements for applicants and employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The job requires lifting and carrying up to 5lbs


Pre-employment drug screening may be required. Selected applicant will be subject of an FBI Criminal History Record Check, and the applicant has the right to challenge the contents of their Criminal History Record Information, should they choose to do so. This employer participates in E-Verify.
For more information visit www.dekcsb.org/careers
DeKalb CSB is an equal opportunity employer regarding disability under VEVRRA and ADA