Safety, Risk & Regulatory Compliance Coordinator

Program & Location

Quality and Compliance / New Bedford

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Health Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Safety Management, or a related field.

$28.20-$32.30/hr (experience & education dependent)

Full Time

Monday
- Friday 9am-5:30pm

• Must always present as courteous and professional
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks
• Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion
• Ability to organize and prioritize a demanding workload while adhering to project timelines
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs
• Must have the ability to work with others in a cooperative and collaborative manner
• Ability to understand and implement Trauma Informed Care
• Maintains appropriate boundaries and adheres to code of ethics
• Comply with federal and state regulations concerning confidentiality
• Understand and adhere to all applicable policies and procedures of HPAO
• Complete TB screening requirements
• Valid Driver’s License
• Travel between Sites Required

• Conduct routine environmental safety rounds at all High Point sites, with emphasis on ligature/self‑harm risks, contraband prevention, and overall therapeutic‑environment safety.
• Lead incident investigations related to environmental hazards, behavioral safety events, near‑misses, facility issues, or staff/patient injuries; document findings and develop corrective actions.
• Perform root‑cause analysis (RCA) and partner with clinical, nursing, and quality teams to implement and follow up on corrective and preventive actions
• Monitor environmental and operational risks across inpatient, outpatient, and residential behavioral health programs, escalating high‑risk issues promptly.
• Support ongoing regulatory readiness for state licensure surveys/accreditation/regulatory visits
• Coordinate with clinical leadership to ensure physical spaces support safe patient care, including supervision levels, room safety, and emergency response readiness.
• Maintain and track environmental documentation, including rounds logs, risk assessments, incident summaries, mitigation plans, and safety data across programs.
• Partner with facilities teams to ensure timely resolution of environmental issues (e.g., broken doors, cameras, lighting, plumbing issues that impact patient safety).
• Train staff and new hires on environmental safety, incident reporting, hazard identification, environmental protocols, and emergency response.
• Assist with emergency preparedness planning, drills, and after‑action reviews ensuring considerations are incorporated into emergency scenarios.
• Support data collection and reporting for safety and risk‑related committees, including trends in incidents, environmental findings, and progress on mitigation plans.
• Coordinate or participate in multidisciplinary safety huddles, incident reviews, and behavioral‑health risk committees, providing environmental safety insights.
• Manage third‑party contractors or vendors performing environmental services, ensuring compliance with safety expectations in behavioral‑health spaces.
• Ensure interim life‑safety compliance and construction oversight through consistent monitoring, documentation, and regulatory reporting across all project stages
• Promote a culture of safety, encouraging proactive hazard reporting, staff participation, and continuous improvement in the behavioral‑health environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Health Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Safety Management, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in environmental compliance, safety, facilities operations, or regulatory oversight within a healthcare, behavioral health, or human‑services setting.
• Working knowledge of healthcare‑related regulatory requirements, including:
• CMS Conditions of Participation
• Joint Commission Environment of Care (EOC) standards
• State Department of Health Environmental and Safety requirements

• Mission-driven nonprofit making a positive impact
• Competitive pay and full benefits (medical, dental, vision,…