Safety Coordinator

What We Offer 

• The initial compensation for this position ranges from $25.31 to $31.12 an hour.   
• Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations. 
• The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted.   
• 7.5% Bilingual Stipend contingent upon Bilingual assessment completion.

Benefits We Offer   

• Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE!   
• We Offer Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, and more!    
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance 
• 401K Employer Match up to 4%
• Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status) 
• Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve. 

Who We Are 

Pacific Clinics is the leading community-based nonprofit provider of mental health and substance use disorder services. For over 150 years, we have offered high-quality behavioral health, educational and support and social services at no cost to the individuals and families we serve.  Reaching more than 100,000 Californians each year, Pacific Clinics offers hope through culturally responsive, trauma-informed and research-based care.

Who We Serve 

Pacific Clinics offers comprehensive behavioral health services, support and social services and education services to individuals and families who are eligible for Medi-Cal across California.

Job Summary:

Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8am to 430pm.

The Safety Coordinator provides administrative and operational support for the organization’s environmental health and safety (EHS) programs. This role assists in promoting a culture of safety by helping to coordinate safety training, inspections, and documentation across all clinic locations. The Safety Coordinator works under the direction of the Risk & Safety Manager to help ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal safety policies.This position plays a key role in tracking incidents, preparing reports, and supporting emergency preparedness activities, contributing to a safe and trauma-informed environment for staff, clients, and visitors.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assists in coordinating and scheduling safety trainings, drills, and new hire safety orientations.

• Tracks completion of required safety courses and maintains accurate training records.

• Supports the documentation of incidents, near misses, and follow-up actions in the safety database.

• Assists with conducting routine safety walk-throughs and inspections of clinic facilities.

• Leads the Injury Illness, Prevention Plan (IIPP) communications and provides support for all online safety presentations/trainings.

• Prepares signage, checklists, and safety communications for distribution across departments.

• Maintains safety supplies such as first aid kits, PPE, and emergency equipment; restocks as needed.

• Supports emergency preparedness planning and drill coordination.

• Helps monitor compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, fire codes).

• Assists in maintaining documentation for audits, licenses, and accreditation inspections.

• Responds to safety-related inquiries and routes them to the appropriate department or supervisor.

• Tracks corrective actions to ensure timely resolution of safety concerns.

• Provides general support to the Risk & Safety team in project implementation and follow-up.

• Travel occasionally to agency sites statewide to assist with inspections, trainings, and safety drills.

Job Specific Competencies

• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills

• Clear and professional verbal and written communication

• Basic knowledge of safety principles and regulatory requirements

• Proactive attitude and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

• Collaboration and teamwork across departments

• Dependability and responsiveness in a support capacity

• Confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information

• Customer service orientation with internal staff

• Willingness to learn and grow in the field of safety and risk management

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (AA/AS) in Occupational Health, Public Administration, or related field and (2) or more years of relevant experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience to include:

• Minimum of (2) years of experience in administrative, facilities, or safety-related support roles

• Familiarity with OSHA regulations, emergency procedures, or safety training coordination preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to maintain organized electronic files and records

• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work effectively with staff, management, and external vendors. 

• Organizational Skills: Excellent attention to detail, time management, and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. 

• Certifications (required within 90 days of hire):

• CPR/First Aid/AED(Healthcare Provider Cert), Fire Life Safety (LAFD BLUE CARD)

• Hazard Communication, OSHA 10.

Must possess a valid CA driver's license and insurance with two years’ experience and maintain an insurable driving record under the agency’s liability policy.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand or sit. The employee is required to use hands to produce records and/or documentation in manual or electronic format. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally move or lift up to 10 pounds.

Level of Contact With Children

Will not have unsupervised contact with children.

Training

Needs to successfully complete all required agency training indicated for this position.

This is to acknowledge that I (Print Name of Employee) have received a copy of this job description. I have the obligation to read and understand the information contained herein. If I have any questions about the content of the job description, I can contact my Supervisor/Manager.

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Equal Opportunity Employer 

We will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905. 

Salary : $25 - $31