Safety Officer
Safety Officer
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Job Description
This position is in support of the Influx Care Facility located in Carrizo Springs TX. The purpose of the facility is to provide comprehensive care for migrant youths ages 13 to 17 in the Care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) who are awaiting reunification or repatriation. This care will begin as soon as the youths arrive at the facility and last until their arranged departure with family or sponsors. The comprehensive care includes but is not limited to initial screening and exams identifications of prior conditions and allergies day to day care of routine urgent and emergency medical conditions.
This position has overall responsibility for the supervision and development of staff who facilitate organization improvement and support safety across the project. The Safety Officer will develop staff competencies assess individual performance evaluate program effectiveness and communication with key stakeholders. This position provides leadership to assure the use of disciplined improvement processes and tools and performance measurement. The Safety Officer uses safety driven principles to support a just and reliable culture. This position directs the resources and activities of the organization to support the Safety program. The Safety Officer will work closely with leaders across project to understand operational direction and priorities to promote Safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Support OHS policies
- Advise on safety topics
- Conduct risk assessments
- Update policies
- Organize training
- Inspect premises
- Investigate incidents
- Report occurrences
- Compile safety programs
- Practice safe working techniques
- Implement and maintaining health and safety standards
- Establish a professional relationship with employees
- Maintain compliance with all safety regulations
- Conduct regular staff meetings to share best practices
- Identify hazardous waste and disposing of it correctly
- Promote safety initiatives
- Document staff information meeting minutes and reports for management
Qualifications :
Required Skills and Knowledge
A minimum of three (3) years experience in a Safety Officer Role.
Experience Preferred:
- Experience in immigration or refugee programs working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred.
- Experience in collaboration with state and local medical facilities is preferred.
- Experience with working in collaboration with Federal entities such as Health and Human Services/ORR is preferred.
Education Required:
- Bachelors or higher in relevant field.
- OSHA (Occupational Safety Health Administration) and/or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) training.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- Proficiency in both English and Spanish is preferred.
Physical Demands:
- Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
- May require bending stooping and lifting up to 35 lbs.
Other Special Qualifications:
- Must be a US Citizen or possess a permanent resident card.
- Current MRPT Clearance preferred.
- Eligible to receive a federal tier II clearance and Pass a Child Abuse and Neglect Check.
- Must be able to relocate to site for duration of the contract.
Additional Information :
Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicants background experience skills internal equity and alignment with geographical market data.
Compensation Min: $17hr Max: $32hr
Benefits Fulltime positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International Health and Medical Services complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws
International Health and Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal state and local laws.
International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
