Program Safety Coordinator Entry

Volunteers of America Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Los Angeles is seeking a Safety Coordinator responsible for enhancing safety practices in residential and non-residential facilities. This role includes training staff on emergency preparedness, coordinating with emergency personnel, and executing safety initiatives. Candidates should have a minimum of one year of experience in emergency preparedness and hold an associates degree in a relevant field.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Must have a valid California Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) certified within the first 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Educates and communicates safety initiatives for assigned programs.
• Trains staff on emergency evacuation drills.
• Maintains safety materials and updates training practices.

Skills

Emergency Preparedness

Safety Training

Communication

Education

Associates’ Degree in Environmental Health

Job description

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Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing programs as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org .

PAY RATE: $26.93 - $28.35Per Hour

BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

This position is responsible in helping initiate, facilitate, and to continuously improve, the safety practices and procedures for residential and non-residential facilities. Works closely with the VOALA Facilities and Accessibility Manager, VOALA Program Managers and SCADP Program Managers in education on emergency procedures and life safety codes pertaining to emergencies, disasters, fire, OSHA, licensing, and program requirements. Assists in monitoring and practicing procedures and requirements throughout the program year. Will also train staff and programs on safety and emergency preparedness regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Educates and communicates the safety initiatives for the assigned programs, including:
  • Coordinates and communicates safety materials
  • Provides safety training
  • Follow up and monitor safety reports, inspections, and procedures
• Maintains safety materials, updates, and train employees on safety practices and disaster preparedness
• Trains, monitors, and supports staff and facilities in emergency evacuation drills and communication within programs
• Participates in site inspections, and on-going monitoring of systems that involve emergency preparedness principles and the Environmental Health and Safety protocols
  • Records observations and safety practices at multiple locations
  • Handles inventory and works with other service managers on supply orders and checklist on emergency supplies
• Handles and coordinates fire alarm testing and maintenance which also includes the monitoring of fire extinguishers.
• Assist program operations, including:
  • Community meetings
  • Networking with emergency personnel such as Fire Dept./Police Dept.
  • Hold community or advisory meetings on emergency preparedness.
• Promotes safety knowledge at regular events, including:
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings/trainings
  • Attend/support monthly events or functions at centers
  • Attend maintenance/facility /Safe Environment meetings or trainings to increase technical knowledge and skills
  • Participate in emergency preparedness community events and meetings
• Educates program staff on health, safety, ergonomic, and OSHA requirements and good body mechanics especially when heavy lifting or repetitive/strenuous activities are required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Executes program safety initiatives, Maintains safety materials, updates, and trains employees on safety practices and disaster preparedness.
• Participates in site inspections, and on-going monitoring of systems that involve emergency preparedness principles and the Environmental Health and Safety protocols
• Follow up and monitor safety reports, inspections, and procedures, Records observations and safety practices at multiple locations
• Handles inventory and works with other service managers on supply orders and checklist on emergency supplies.
• Trains, monitors, and supports program staff and facilities in emergency evacuation drills and communication within programs
• Provides safety input in the following orgizational and community venues:
  • Community meetings
  • Networking with emergency personnel such as Fire Dept. /Police Dept.
  • Hold community or advisory meetings on emergency preparedness.
  • Staff meetings.
• Research and obtain community assessment data for projects and grants.
• Other duties as required and may be subject to change
  

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
• Proof at time of hire a Tuberculosis (TB) clearance and Health screening within 6 month prior to hire date. Annual influenza vaccination (between Aug1-Dec 1) Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization, Health screening.
• Must hold class 3 California Drivers License and proper insurance as required with an acceptable driving record substantiated by a copy of DMV records. Must have access to an automobile with adequate insurance coverage and a valid California driver’s license, or means to other accessible transportation.

EDUCATION:

• Associates’ Degree in Environmental Health or Safety related field, or two years of related work experience.
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) certified within the first 6 months of employment.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year of experience with emergency preparedness and health and safety principles.
  AND
• One emergency or safety related certification from the list below:
  • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) certified.
  • OSHA General Industry – 30 hour license.
  • Any OSHA certifications in related field (minimum 10 hours)
  • CPI Non-Violent Credential

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• OSHA or safety certificates.

OSHA or safety certificates.

Bachelors in Environmental Health or Safety related field,

At least one (1) year experience with ECE program, shelters, adult rehabilitation programs, low income housing or HUD
Knowledge of emergency preparedness practices.

Knowledge of emergency preparedness practices.

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Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.