Program Safety Coordinator II

Volunteers of America Los Angeles; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Volunteers of America Los Angeles is seeking a Program Safety Coordinator II to oversee safety practices for residential and non-residential facilities, ensuring compliance with life safety codes, OSHA, and disaster preparedness requirements.

You will train staff, coordinate safety initiatives, and support emergency planning across VOALA facilities and programs, including shelters and housing projects.

Qualifications

• Includes fingerprint clearance background check and health screenings per hire requirements.
• Must hold a California driver license and valid insurance with acceptable driving record.
• Must have access to automobile and transportation to multiple VOALA sites.
• Experience: 3 years in emergency preparedness or safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate safety initiatives for assigned programs.
• Train staff on safety practices and disaster preparedness.
• Lead site fire life safety inspections and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinate safety materials and emergency supply inventories.
• Conduct employee drills and safe evacuation training.
• Support community safety and emergency preparedness meetings.

Skills

Emergency preparedness

Safety practices

Communication

Education

Associates Degree in Environmental Health or Safety

OSHA General Industry 10 hour license

CERT certification

Tools

Visio

Job description

About Us VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories 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 wwwvoalaorg

PAY RATE 3470 3670 Per Hour

BENEFITS

VOALA offers competitive medical dental vision and retirement benefits

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

The Program Safety Coordinator II is responsible in helping initiate facilitate and to continuously improve the safety practices and procedures for residential and non residential facilities including 247 operating shelters and Project Homekey Hotels Works closely with the VOALA Facilities and Accessibility Manager VOALA Maintenance Director and Program Managers in ensuring emergency procedures and life safety codes pertaining to emergencies disasters fire OSHA licensing and program requirements are monitored updated and practiced throughout the program year Will also ensure that staff is trained and programs adhere to safety and emergency preparedness regulations

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans coordinates and communicates the safety initiatives for the assigned programs includingCoordinates and communicates safety materialsEstablishing safety trainingFollow up and monitor safety reports inspections and proceduresMaintains safety materials updates and train employees on safety practices and disaster preparednessTrains monitors and supports staff and facilities in emergency evacuation drills and communication within programsParticipates in site inspections and on going monitoring of systems that involve emergency preparedness principles and the Environmental Health and Safety protocolsRecords observations and safety practices at multiple locationsHandles inventory and works with other service managers on supply orders and checklist on emergency suppliesHandles and coordinates fire inspections fire alarm testing and maintenance which also includes the monitoring of fire extinguishersConducts any fire training as needed to include fire watch fire safety and Fire Equipment maintenanceConducts new site and site needs assessments pertaining to Fire Life Safety operations and equipmentAssist program operations includingCommunity meetingsNetworking with emergency personnel such as Fire DeptPolice DeptHold community or advisory meetings on emergency preparednessPromotes safety knowledge at regular events includingAttend and participate in staff meetingstrainingsAttendsupport monthly events or functions at centersAttend maintenancefacility Safe Environment meetings or trainings to increase technical knowledge and skillsParticipate in emergency preparedness community events and meetingsEducates program staff on health safety ergonomic and OSHA requirements and good body mechanics especially when heavy lifting or repetitivestrenuous activities are required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

An essential function of this position requires incumbents to report to the officePlans program safety initiatives Maintains safety materials updates and trains employees on safety practices and disaster preparednessParticipates in site inspections and on going monitoring of systems that involve emergency preparedness principles and the Environmental Health and Safety protocolsFollow up and monitor safety reports inspections and procedures Records observations and safety practices at multiple locationsCoordinates fire safety inspections at VOALA facilities; participates with inspections ensures any corrective action is performedHandles inventory and works with other service managers on supply orders and checklist on emergency suppliesTrains monitors and supports program staff and facilities in emergency evacuation drills and communication within programsProvides safety input in the following organizational and community venuesCommunity meetingsNetworking with emergency personnel such as Fire Dept Police DeptHold community or advisory meetings on emergency preparednessStaff meetingsEssential Function 8 Research and obtain community assessment data for projects and grantsOther duties as required and may be subject to change

MANDATED REPORTER

As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community all employees are considered Mandated Reporters and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance background check including criminal history personal references employment and education verificationsProof 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 screeningMust 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 drivers license or means to other accessible transportationAbility to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult uncooperative and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness mental illness substance abuse recently released from incarceration and other challenges

EDUCATION

Associates Degree in Environmental Health or Safety related field or experience as a firefighterOSHA General Industry 10 hour license within 6 months of hireAny two additional OSHA certifications in related field minimum 10 hours within 6 months of hireCommunity Emergency Response Team CERT certified within 6 months of hire

EXPERIENCE

3 years experience with emergency preparedness fire related field or safety principles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional OSHA or safety credentialsFire Prevention CertificationCrisis Response Coordinator CredentialBachelors in Environmental Health or Safety related fieldNon Violence Credential or training At least one 1 year experience with shelters adult rehabilitation programs low income housing or HUDKnowledge of emergency preparedness practicesKnowledge of LAFD practicesVisio softwareDevelopment of disaster preparedness plans

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 I 9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US 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 DHS 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