Health and Safety Director

The Health & Safety Director (HSD) oversees the HealthRIGHT 360 Health and Safety Program.  The HSD provides and ensures the structure of the Health and Safety Program and provides training and oversight to Health and Safety staff. Through partnership and collaboration with other department stakeholders, the HSD works to prevent and investigate workplace-related illnesses and injuries. The HSD assesses workplaces to identify possible hazards and ensures the education of HR360 employees on how to prevent illnesses, accidents, and injuries.  The HSD advocates changes in policies and procedures and/or develops systems to improve safety. The HSD is well versed with Cal/OSHA regulations, as well as NIOSH and CARF accreditation standards, ensuring that the workplace meets and exceeds regulatory requirements. The HSD is a safety inspector, educator, and architect of quality improvement efforts for both existing and future health and safety measures.   

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Leadership responsibilities: 

• Provides oversight for the organization-wide Health and Safety program, including review of processes, updating and enhancing protocols, and ensuring regular review, accountability, and quality improvement/changes as required.
• Provides ongoing supervision for Health and Safety staff, including hiring, training, feedback, and regular performance review.
• Provide ongoing training and support for site designated Health and Safety representatives.
• Provides oversight for and implements emergency and disaster preparedness programs, planning, and drills.
• Ensure that all health and safety standards are met in an effort to safeguard the safety and wellbeing of employees, our patients/clients and any site visitors.
• Collaborate with HR on health and wellness programs like smoking cessation, exercise, and healthy eating programs.
• Ensures that the company is up to date with public health and employment safety legislations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Cal/OSHA regulations regarding workplace safety; NIOSH standards for safety equipment; and CARF health and safety related standards.

Administrative responsibilities: 

• Ensures regular health and safety action items are carried out, including but not limited to safety, hazard and accessibility checklists; emergency drills and respective drill analysis forms; the inventorying and replenishing of H&S supplies and updating of the Site-Specific Emergency Response Plans (SSERP).
• Document all employee injuries and illnesses within the workplace for reporting purposes, such as Cal/OSHA required reporting.
• Observes and assesses the work environment for potential dangers and hazards.
• Generate detailed reports on safety conditions and corresponding recommendations for improvement.
• Inspect the work area and equipment used by personnel for safety compliance.
• Updates, develops and implements workplace safety policies and procedures, including those required by Cal/OSHA and various other regulatory bodies.
• Continuous updates and understanding of changes to any regulatory requirements or recommendations.

Quality Improvement responsibilities: 

• In conjunction with the QI team, tracks incidents related to safety, performs trend analysis, and makes recommendations to address any deficiencies.
• In conjunction with the training department, educates employees on preventative measures against occupational hazards.
• Champion quality improvement work regarding health and safety issues.

Clinical/Safety responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with Medical leadership in ensuring the updating, development and implementation of such health-related plans as the Aerosol Transmissible Disease (ATD) Plan and Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan. 
• Collaborate with the Wellness Committee in the development of disease prevention programs, such as smoking cessation, exercise, and healthy eating programs.
• Promotes healthy living and working conditions.

Qualifications:

Education Required: 

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a public health related field
• Minimum three (3) year’s supervisory experience in a health and safety role.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (CPR) and First Aid.
• Relevant certifications in safety management, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar.   

Desired: 

• Masters (MA) degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience. 

Knowledge and Skills Required: 

• Cal/OSHA standards and regulations for workplace safety, including but not limited to ATD standards.
• National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) standards.
• Advanced knowledge in public safety and industrial health standards.
• Able to work with varied workforce in programs across the state.
• Able to track and understand multiple county health directives/orders.

Desired: 

• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Excellent observational skills. 
• Patient, supportive, compassionate and able to maintain composure and work effectively within groups.