Facilities Safety Coordinator

Description

Position: Facilities Safety Coordinator

Pay Range: $27.20/hr up to 31.25/hr, based upon education and related experience

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30a-4:30p, with some flexibility to work outside of the schedule to meet the needs of the program and those served

Central Location: Homestead area of Pittsburgh, PA

Devereux/TCV is Hiring for a Safety Coordinator!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Facilities Safety Coordinator mitigates workplace risks and hazards through policy, procedure and program implementation. The Safety and Support Specialist functions as a liaison between all levels of management and has direct involvement with organization-wide service operations, inspections, training and investigations. This role will promote, model and reinforce a culture of safety within the workplace and do so in accordance with the Devereux Mission and Core Values.

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain risk management and safety programs, including emergency operations, hazard communication, PPE protocols, workplace violence prevention, and safety committee initiatives.
• Conduct regular safety, security, and health inspections; investigate workplace incidents, employee injuries, and safety concerns; document findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with facility access control and contracted security personnel; serve as a liaison with emergency responders during crisis and non-crisis situations.
• Review injury/property damage reports; identify workplace hazards; conduct audits and recommend corrective actions to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements; support safety-related training initiatives.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and perform other duties as assigned.

Keywords: Facilities Safety Manager, EHS Coordinator (Environmental Health & Safety), Workplace Safety Officer, Health and Safety Technician, Safety training, Hazard mitigation

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Associate’s Degree in social service, public safety, risk management, or related field, and/or experience as approved by the Administrative Director.

EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years of experience in a public service and/or education industry with core responsibilities directly relating to workplace safety.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated knowledge of workplace safety and security practices; credentialing in a crisis prevention/intervention training model preferred; training in a disaster/emergency response model
• Pre-employment drug screening, PA State Criminal and Child Abuse Clearances, and FBI Clearance. Must be able to provide three (3) references
• Must be 21 years of age or older (required)
• Should be energetic, creative, and have a sense of humor

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Requires regular walking and standing ½ to ¾ of the workday; seldom requires sitting—about ¼ to ½ of the workday. Frequently requires stooping, bending and kneeling. Lifting weights up to 50 lbs. Requires continuous normal hearing, reading, hand and eye coordination for typing, writing and, reading comprehension, legible handwriting, and clear speech. Free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, alcohol, inhalants, or other chemical substances or controlled substances. 

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

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Company Overview

Company Overview 

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.    

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.    

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

Our Culture, Our Expectations  

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.  

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. 

What Devereux Offers You 

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;  

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. 

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. 

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. 

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program. 

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!  

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE