Program Safety Coordinator II

Program Safety Coordinator II

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.

PAY RATE: $34.70 - $36.70 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 24/7 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, including:
• Coordinates and communicates safety materials
• Establishing safety training
• Follow up and monitor safety reports, inspections, and procedures
• Maintains safety materials, updates, and train employees on safety practices and disaster preparedness
• Trains, monitors, and supports staff and facilities in emergency evacuation drills and communication within programs
• Participates in site inspections, and on-going monitoring of systems that involve emergency preparedness principles and the Environmental Health and Safety protocols
• Records observations and safety practices at multiple locations
• Handles inventory and works with other service managers on supply orders and checklist on emergency supplies
• Handles and coordinates fire inspections, fire alarm testing and maintenance which also includes the monitoring of fire extinguishers.
• Conducts any fire training as needed to include fire watch, fire safety, and Fire Equipment maintenance.
• Conducts new site and site needs assessments pertaining to Fire, Life, Safety operations and equipment.
• Assist program operations, including:
• Community meetings
• Networking with emergency personnel such as Fire Dept./Police Dept.
• Hold community or advisory meetings on emergency preparedness.
• Promotes safety knowledge at regular events, including:
• Attend and participate in staff meetings/trainings
• Attend/support monthly events or functions at centers
• Attend maintenance/facility /Safe Environment meetings or trainings to increase technical knowledge and skills
• Participate in emergency preparedness community events and meetings
• Educates program staff on health, safety, ergonomic, and OSHA requirements and good body mechanics especially when heavy lifting or repetitive/strenuous activities are required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• An essential function of this position requires incumbents to report to the office.
• Plans program safety initiatives, Maintains safety materials, updates, and trains employees on safety practices and disaster preparedness.
• Participates in site inspections, and on-going monitoring of systems that involve emergency preparedness principles and the Environmental Health and Safety protocols
• Follow up and monitor safety reports, inspections, and procedures, Records observations and safety practices at multiple locations
• Coordinates fire safety inspections at VOALA facilities; participates with inspections, ensures any corrective action is performed
• Handles inventory and works with other service managers on supply orders and checklist on emergency supplies.
• Trains, monitors, and supports program staff and facilities in emergency evacuation drills and communication within programs
• Provides safety input in the following organizational and community venues:
• Community meetings
• Networking with emergency personnel such as Fire Dept. /Police…