Accident Prevention Coordinator [Program Administrator 2]

Ohio Department of Youth Services; Highland Hills (OH); On-site; USD 4,546,000 - 6,539,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Youth Services is seeking an Accident Prevention Coordinator for the Cuyahaga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility. You will oversee the Health and Safety program and serve as the primary safety contact, balancing administrative oversight with hands-on inspections to ensure a safe work environment.

You will act as Safety Officer, Fire and Safety Officer, and ACA chair for standards related to hazardous materials, coordinate workers’ compensation, and manage the

Qualifications

• 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in business administration management science or public administration.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; and 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; and 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.
• Or 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 1, 63122.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the facility Safety Officer; develop and implement policy; collaborate with management and employees to develop safety systems and annual safety goals
• Review, test, and audit safety practices, emergency procedures and work environments; assist in identifying accident prevention activities, including Employee Health and Safety training
• Serve as the facility Fire and Safety Officer; inspect all fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, emergency lights, and other safety equipment; act as the ACA chairperson for mandatory standards related to flammable, toxic, caustic materials
• Coordinate Workers’ Compensation claims; investigate injuries/accidents and ensure they are reported according to policy; conduct accident analysis on all at work injuries and report findings; communicate with employees to ensure understanding and completion of forms
• Oversee the facility’s Transitional Work Program; coordinate modified duty assignments with supervisors

Skills

Program Management

Occupational Safety

Job description

The Opportunity

As the Accident Prevention Coordinator at Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility, you will oversee the facility’s Health and Safety program and serve as the point of contact on safety matters. This role balances administrative oversight with hands‑on inspections to ensure a safe work environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Serve as the facility Safety Officer; develop and implement policy; collaborate with management and employees to develop safety systems and annual safety goals
• Review, test, and audit safety practices, emergency procedures and work environments; assist in identifying accident prevention activities, including Employee Health and Safety training
• Serve as the facility Fire and Safety Officer; inspect all fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, emergency lights, and other safety equipment; act as the American Correctional Association (ACA) chairperson for mandatory standards related to flammable, toxic, caustic materials
• Coordinate Workers’ Compensation claims’; investigate injuries/accidents and ensure they are reported according to policy; conduct accident analysis on all at work injuries and report findings; communicate with employees to ensure understanding and completion of forms
• Oversee the facility’s Transitional Work Program; coordinate modified duty assignments with supervisors

Qualifications

• 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in business administration management science or public administration.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; and 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; and 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.
• Or 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 1, 63122.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills

Program Management

Organization

Youth Services - Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility

Work Location

Cuyahoga Juvenile Correction

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Highland Hills

Compensation

$33.32 - $47.47 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

M-F Flexible

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Technical Skills

Occupational Safety, Program Management

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Confidentiality, Continuous Improvement

Agency Overview

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We are transforming and saving lives at DYS!

A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time.

About Us…

The Ohio Department of Youth Services strives to save and transform the lives of youth throughout the state of Ohio. Our employees work together to support youth and empower families and communities. In addition to our three juvenile corrections facilities, we support more than 600 community programs reaching more than 90,000 youth across the state.

Our Guiding Principles…

• Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource
• Treat everyone with respect
• Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive
• Provide the best support and services for youth and families
• Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences
• Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve
• Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve