Safety and Emergency Coordinator

About the role

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services supports individuals by promoting recovery, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life. DBHDS operates 12 facilities including 8 behavioral health facilities for adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. This position will work at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute, a 72-bed Joint Commission accredited State Mental Health Facility, located in Danville, VA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the emergency and safety program at SVMHI, staying current with accreditation bodies' expectations and partnering with local, state, regional, and federal initiatives.
• Promote and ensure environmental compliance through coordinating the facility's safety, fire safety, and medical equipment maintenance programs.
• Coordinate and integrate all safety and security investigations and inspections to meet The Joint Commission's standards for a safe and secure environment.
• Liaison with outside contract vendors.
• Responsibilities related to the work order system (TMS).

Requirements

• Current OSHA 30 certification, or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
• Current NFPA 80 certification, or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
• Current CHEC certification, or ability to obtain within 18 months of employment.
• On-the-job work experience as a Safety and Emergency Management Coordinator or comparable position/experience.
• Working knowledge in public safety and/or emergency management practices within a governmental and/or health care organization.
• Skill in creating and/or implementing policies & procedures related to public safety and/or emergency management.
• Knowledge of industrial safety and practices.
• Skill in conducting environmental safety inquiries, inspections, investigations, and audits.

Qualifications

• College degree related to emergency or safety areas.
• Work experience with accreditation/certification surveys to include The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, and/or other regulatory bodies.
• Knowledge of The Joint Commission/CMS Standards.

Skills

• Public safety and/or emergency management practices within a governmental and/or health care organization.
• Creating and/or implementing policies & procedures related to public safety and/or emergency management.
• Industrial safety and practices.
• Conducting environmental safety inquiries, inspections, investigations, and audits.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$35,012 - $45,000

Schedule

Full Time