Safety Risk Agency Manager

State of Louisiana; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Louisiana State Hospital in Pineville, LA seeks a Safety Risk Agency Manager to coordinate a comprehensive safety program, including incident prevention, emergency preparedness, and risk management for a large state agency.

The role chairs the Safety Committee and Workplace Violence Committee, ensuring compliance with safety laws while partnering with CLSH leadership to promote safety through trainings and communications to staff and patients.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in safety inspection or training, emergency preparedness, safety education or promotion, risk management, or administrative services.
• Six years of full-time work experience plus two years of experience in safety inspection or training, emergency preparedness, safety education or promotion, risk management, or administrative services.
• A bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience in safety inspection or training, emergency preparedness, safety education or promotion, risk management, or administrative services.
• An advanced degree plus one year of experience in safety inspection or training, emergency preparedness, safety education or promotion, risk management, or administrative services.
• EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Responsibilities

• Incumbent is responsible for directing all activities of the comprehensive safety program for CLSH.
• The position will be involved in accident investigation and prevention, workplace violence response and prevention, oversight of CLSH's fire and life safety program, emergency preparedness and disaster planning, coordination of all aspects of patient safety in accordance with The Joint Commission (TJC), oversight of risk management and loss prevention requirements, and compliance with State Fire Marshal Office (OSFM) and Louisiana Department of Health (LDH).
• Incumbent serves as chairperson of the Safety Committee and chairperson of the Workplace Violence Committee.
• Ensures that the facility is in compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to safety, hazardous materials, vehicle safety, building security, personnel and patient security, etc. by advising and working closely with all departments of CLSH.
• Works with CLSH Department Heads, ORM officials, and other safety coordinators to promote, increase safety awareness among employees through monthly safety meetings, safety alerts, safety trainings, and other forms of communication.
• Develops and coordinates organizational policies and procedures to ensure uniformity in all safety, insurance, and training programs for CLSH.

Job description

CLSH MISSION:

Strive to provide quality, person-centered care with focus on recovery and resiliency in a safe and secure environment.

CLSH VISION:

Strive to be the best public psychiatric hospital possible

CLSH VALUES “I CARE”:

Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence

Central Louisiana State Hospital located in Pineville, Louisiana is seeking applicants for a vacant position at our facility as a/an Safety Risk Agency Manager who assists in the coordination and direction of a comprehensive safety program including the areas of accident prevention, safety training, emergency preparedness, loss prevention, and risk management for a large state agency with potentially high risk and safety features.

The Safety Risk Agency Manager plays a vital role for the Louisiana Department of Health in the Behavioral Health community by utilizing CLSH’s values and mission to deliver quality and effective care to our patients. The hospital is highly committed to cooperative work with other state agencies and with the state and regional mental health program to insure the integration and coordination of hospital-community services into a comprehensive system of mental health care.

• Five years of experience in safety inspection or training, emergency preparedness, safety education or promotion, risk management, or administrative services; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience plus two years of experience in safety inspection or training, emergency preparedness, safety education or promotion, risk management, or administrative services; OR
• A bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience in safety inspection or training, emergency preparedness, safety education or promotion, risk management, or administrative services; OR
• An advanced degree plus one year of experience in safety inspection or training, emergency preparedness, safety education or promotion, risk management, or administrative services.
• EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Incumbent is responsible for directing all activities of the comprehensive safety program for CLSH.
• The position will be involved in accident investigation and prevention, workplace violence response and prevention, oversight of CLSH's fire and life safety program, emergency preparedness and disaster planning, coordination of all aspects of patient safety in accordance with The Joint Commission (TJC), oversight of risk management and loss prevention requirements, and compliance with State Fire Marshal Office (OSFM) and Louisiana Department of Health (LDH).
• Incumbent serves as chairperson of the Safety Committee and chairperson of the Workplace Violence Committee.
• Ensures that the facility is in compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to safety, hazardous materials, vehicle safety, building security, personnel and patient security, etc. by advising and working closely with all departments of CLSH.
• Works with CLSH Department Heads, ORM officials, and other safety coordinators to promote, increase safety awareness among employees through monthly safety meetings, safety alerts, safety trainings, and other forms of communication.
• Develops and coordinates organizational policies and procedures to ensure uniformity in all safety, insurance, and training programs for CLSH.

Position Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Promotional, Demotion, Probational

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am-4:30pm

Compensation: This position has a Minimum Hire Rate of $20.65 hourly

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Kelcie Cox

Central Louisiana State Hospital

6250 Esler Field Road, Pineville, LA 71360

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