POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision from the Human Resources Director (HRD), the Safety Coordinator supports all NVIH employees and site with oversight of the agency safety programs. The main focus of the Safety Coordinator is to ensure the highest level of employee safety is achieved through frequent monitoring of programs and work environments, communication with staff and management, and keeping up to date and recommending revisions to the agency Safety Programs as needed through risk assessment and compliance review.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list, but rather to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) will be required to perform a variety of duties listed, including but not limited to:

• Ensure effective employee Safety Program implementation and maintenance through training, engagement, audits, and recordkeeping.
• Conduct and maintain Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for each position.
• Ensure effective Safety Committee meetings are held periodically and carry out responsibilities in the Safety Committee Charter.
• Manage workers compensation claims and conduct periodic claims review with carrier and broker
• Perform ergonomic assessments and manage process from start to finish, including the interactive process and collaborating with site leadership, supervisors, and staff.
• Ensure Respirator Fit Testing is conducted and maintain records, collaborating with nursing.
• Support managers and supervisors with periodic safety training needs for staff meetings.
• Maintain workplace postings at each site.
• Collaborate with Infection Control personnel and department heads with periodic assessment of safety environment.
• Accident/incident investigations involving employees with the goal to prevent accidents/incidents in the future; communicating appropriately with staff and management.
• Report status of training and programs periodically to management.

• Other duties as assigned.

All NVIH employees are expected to:

• Provide the highest possible level of service to customer;
• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees;
• Maintain safe practices; and
• Abide by current NVIH’s policies and procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required for an employee to successfully perform their duties.

• High school graduate; degree preferred
• 3 years’ experience in a safety role; healthcare setting preferred
• Ability to speak publicly and effectively conduct in-person trainings
• Ability to engage in problem solving and effectively communicate solution-based feedback.
• Ability to build trust and gain buy-in from all levels of staff to ensure effectiveness of Safety Programs
• Knowledge of safety programs required for compliance with OSHA and other regulatory agencies governing workplace and employee safety
• Strong business acumen to support relevant solutions to safety challenges and needs.

Indian Preference. Preference in filling vacancies will be given to qualified Indian applicants in accordance with Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code Section 472 & 473). In other than the above, Northern Valley Indian Health, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity and At Will Employer.

From: Northern Valley Indian Health
Benefits:

• COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE
• LIFE INSURANCE: $100,000.00
• LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE
• 14 PAID HOLIDAYS
• GENEROUS PTO ACCRUAL
• RETIREMENT PLAN WITH EMPLOYER MATCH