Safety Director

Help USA; Bronx (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company contribution

Job summary

HELP USA is seeking a Safety Director for one of our Bronx facilities to plan, organize, and direct a 24/7 safety program ensuring a safe site for clients, staff, and visitors.

You will lead safety staff, coordinate staffing and training, and act as On-Call Administrator, responding to emergencies and handling weekend/night shifts as required. Strong supervisory experience and FDNY certifications are highly valued.

Qualifications

• FDNY F-80 and F-02 certifications are required.
• Associate degree or equivalent experience is required.
• 5+ years in law enforcement or related field; 7 years preferred.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with homeless families or disadvantaged populations.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Safety Staff at the facility, including staffing, recruitment, orientation, scheduling, training, growth, and performance evaluations.
• Serve as On-Call Administrator; respond to emergencies; weekends and night hours as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Emergency response coordination

Valid driver’s license

Microsoft Office proficiency

Experience with homeless populations

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

FDNY F-80 certification

F-02 certification

Job description

Program: Ascend | Bronx, NY 10454

What You'll Do

As Safety Director for one of our facilities, you'll be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week safety program that ensures a safe and secure site for our clients, staff, and visitors. Members of our safety staff are usually the first contact with our residents when they enter one of our facilities. In addition to ensuring residents' safety, our safety staff help our residents feel welcome and set the tone for their stay.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing all Safety Staff at the facility, including determining appropriate staffing levels; recruiting, hiring, and orienting qualified staff; scheduling to ensure adequate staffing levels at all times; ensuring that staff members receive appropriate training and skill development; fostering professional growth, development, and advancement for all staff, and conducting annual performance evaluations.
• Functioning as an On-Call Administrator, responding to emergencies, and working weekends and night hours as needed.
• Reviewing and advising on all safety-related policies and procedures, and correcting all violations and potential safety hazards.
• Ensuring accurate record keeping and timely preparation of incident reports, monthly reports, and any other required documentation.
• Ensuring that protocols for Violence in the Workplace are followed.
• Serving as liaison with local Police, Fire, and other emergency agencies.

You're a great fit for this role if you have:

• FDNY F-80 certification and F-02 required.
• Associate's degree or equivalent experience and skills.
• Minimum of five years' experience (preferably seven) in law enforcement or related field.
• Minimum of two years' supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience, or capacity to work with homeless families, individuals, and/or disadvantaged populations.
• Valid U.S. driver's license required.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft applications required.

Compensation

Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage, prevailing wage, or exempt salary requirements under federal, state and local laws.

We Have GREAT BENEFITS!

• Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off!
• 401(k) with Company contribution, even if the employee doesn't contribute.
• And More!

Who We Are

At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We're one of the nation's largest non-profit homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations, including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives. We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness.

EOE. A Drug-Free Workplace.