Risk Specialist

Behavioral Health; Kansas City (MO); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Behavioral Health Allies in Missouri is seeking a Safety, Risk and Compliance Coordinator to maintain a safe, compliant environment across all programs and service lines. The role oversees safety program implementation, incident reviews, investigations, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance activities, ensuring alignment with OSHA, DMH, DSS, DESE, Medicaid standards and similar requirements.

Strong attention to detail, investigative thinking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in

Qualifications

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (OSHA, DMH, DSS, DESE, Medicaid, etc.)
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Strong organizational and tracking skills

Responsabilités

• Lead incident reviews and internal investigations
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions
• Support audit readiness and regulatory compliance activities
• Develop and implement safety program initiatives across programs
• Collaborate with HR and Safety/Compliance teams as needed

Connaissances

Regulatory knowledge

Investigative skills

Detail orientation

Prioritization

Communication

Confidential information handling

Organization

Formation

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Description du poste

Description

DIVISION: Administration

REPORTS TO: Director of Safety, Risk and Compliance

SUPERVISES: None

EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Safety, Risk, and Compliance Coordinator supports Behavioral Health Allies (BHA) in maintaining a safe, compliant, and risk-aware environment across all programs and service lines.

This role plays a key function in safety program implementation, incident review, internal investigations, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance activities, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local requirements, including DMH, DSS, DESE, OSHA, and Medicaid standards.

The Risk Specialist partners with leadership and cross-functional teams to identify risks, investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and support audit readiness, contributing to a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This position requires strong attention to detail, investigative thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple high-priority issues in a fast-paced and sometimes high-risk environment.

This role may also partner with Human Resources as necessary and/or Safety and Compliance team members to support the workers compensation program and safety programs within the organization to ensure timely reporting, compliance, and employee support.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred in Occupational Health & Safety, Risk Management, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in safety, risk management, compliance, regulatory or criminal enforcement or a related field
• Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, education, or human services preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (OSHA, DMH, DSS, DESE, Medicaid, etc.)
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Strong organizational and tracking skills