Safety & Security Coordinator at New Horizons of the Treasure Coast Inc.

Fort Pierce, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safety Standards, Health Regulations, Fire Safety, Inspection, Corrective Action, Training, Documentation, Emergency Preparedness, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Leadership, Attention to Detail, Policy Review, Vehicle Maintenance, Crisis Management, Disaster Planning

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description About Us New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee is the region’s most comprehensive mental health and substance use recovery agency. With nine facilities across four counties, we serve over 14,000 children and adults annually, regardless of their ability to pay. ? New Horizons of the Treasure Coast was established in 1958 by community members who passionately believed that quality mental health services should be available to all in need on the Treasure Coast.? From its first location in Ft. Pierce, New Horizons has expanded to serve residents in Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie Counties. More than 60 years after its founding, New Horizons continues to work hard to fulfill its founders' vision. It offers inpatient and outpatient mental health care for adults and children, crisis units for adults and children, learning resource centers for independent living skills, a transitional group home, substance abuse and detox services, case management, family support and counseling, and programs in schools. ?New Horizons provides a safety net for those in crisis, outreach programs to promote resilience and recovery, and community education to help our community achieve health in both mind and body. ? New Horizons of the Treasure Coast is dedicated to providing comprehensive support and services to individuals and families facing mental health & substance abuse challenges. Our organization is committed to fostering hope, resilience, and recovery in the communities we serve. We believe in the power of compassion, education, and advocacy to bring about positive change. ? ? ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS As Safety Coordinator, monitors fire, health, and safety standards for all facilities. Conducts quarterly site safety inspections for each facility (excluding school programs) and documents findings in specific reports. Submits written reports to the Safety Committee, QA Directors, program managers or any other directors of deficiencies found, develops a Corrective Action Plan and tracks each deficiency through completion, including any intermediate action taken. Prepares repair orders for deficiencies found and coordinates corrective action needed with appropriate staff / departments and follows through to completion. When possible, corrects found deficiencies during time of inspection and documents same on the report. (i.e., confiscates home-type extension cords, candles or other fire and safety hazards) Ensures all Inpatient Units and Outpatient Offices have current postings of AHCA & DCF Licenses, Baker Act Designations, Business Tax Receipts, Patients’ Rights Posters (in 3-languages), Accreditation Certificates, Dept of Health Certificates including Sanitation Certificates and Bio-Hazard Permits, ensures Bio-Hazard Warning Labels are affixed to the outside of any Bio-Hazard Storage room, First /Aid and other information sheets, and replaces missing or expired First Aid and Save-a-Life kits, fire extinguishers, and fire extinguisher brackets. Conducts and documents safety drills in the following areas at least annually: tornadoes, hurricanes, nuclear disasters and bomb threats) In addition, Fire Safety Drills are to be conducted and documented once per quarter per shift for inpatient units and at least once per year for all outpatient departments. In conjunction with the Inpatient Unit Program Managers, the Safety Coordinator is to also participate in Code Blue and Code Yellow drills and is to ensure that the drills are documented with outcomes provided to the QA Directors as well as to the Safety Committee. Schedules the annual Life Safety Inspections for each leased or owned Agency facility with local fire prevention bureaus. Actively participates in each of these inspections, prepares work orders for all noted deficiencies, and documents work to completion. Collaborates with maintenance and program managers as needed. Actively participates in any announced or unannounced site visits conducted by the Department of Health with regards to the annual Group Care Inspections, Sanitation Inspections, and Bio-Hazard Waste inspections, then prepares work orders for noted deficiencies, and tracks to completion. Takes the lead in reviewing the Agency’s Safety and Disaster Policies and Procedures and presents recommendations for changes to the Safety Committee. Trains program staff on the Agency’s Safety and Disaster Policies & Procedures in new employee orientation and quarterly during site inspections, or as needed. It is the responsibility of the Safety Coordinator to secure a signature on a Training Log from employees to whom have received this training and to submit these Logs to the HR Department for each individual employee file. Assists program managers with technical oversight, corrective actions, and problem-solving regarding incidents or deficiencies that affect safety and security. Serves as a member of the Agency’s Health and Safety Committee and submits both verbal and written reports on Agency-wide safety. Maintains Safety Inspection Reports and Drills in an orderly manner and provides them to the QA Directors and to the Safety sub-Committee monthly which is to include copies of all drills completed the prior month, a report summarizing any open and closed Safety Work Orders/Deficiencies, a summary of inspections that had occurred, whether internal or external, and any completed equipment checklists. Serves and attends the EOC meetings and participates in countywide drills. Participates in new employee training for Agency Safety Standards (CPI/CARE, CPR, and Fire Safety). Participates in Hurricane planning events and preparation and ensures that disaster supplies are available for all departments. Participates in Seclusion and Restraint meetings as an active member and assists with training and monitoring trends. Oversees all Agency-wide safety operations. Demonstrates the ability to plan and organize daily operations. Demonstrates positive, inter-intradepartmental relations; cooperates with others in the accomplishment of the agency’s goals and objectives. Demonstrates good leadership by regularly keeping supervisor informed of safety issues and administrative matters on a regular basis. Demonstrates the ability to devise more efficient methods and systems to ensure productivity, institute changes in techniques and procedures as necessary. Responsible for the appearance, operation and maintenance and service of agency vehicles. Collects and maintains activity, mileage, repairs and service records of agency vehicles in accordance with the Agency’s Transportation Policies and Procedures and logs this data into appropriate database. Assists Maintenance department in facilitating vehicle repairs as necessary. Provides assistance to off-site programs in maintaining program vehicles. Verbalizes, understands and adheres to Agency Transportation Policies and Procedures and safety practices. Assists Maintenance Mgr. in conducting driving tests for new employees as necessary. Requirements Bachelor's degree in criminal justice with at least 3 years related experience in interpreting and applying sound safety practices, and local Fire and Health Dept regulations in a Behavioral Healthcare environment. The ability to pay close attention to detail is mandatory with two-year Supervisory Experience. Or Associate's degree in criminal justice with at least 5 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

The Safety & Security Coordinator monitors fire, health, and safety standards across all facilities and conducts quarterly safety inspections. They prepare reports on deficiencies, coordinate corrective actions, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.