Safety Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Safety Coordinator

Location: Brockton and Surrounding Areas
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Salary Range: $52,000-$62,400
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Vice President of Facilities

Who We Are:

BAMSI has been “bringing people and services together” since 1975. We are committed to providing safe, person-centered services that support individuals, families, and communities across Massachusetts. Safety is a critical component of our mission, ensuring that persons served, employees, visitors, and community partners have secure and supportive environments in which to live, work, and thrive.

What We Offer:

• Time Off – Up to 4 weeks combined vacation, personal and cultural holiday
• 12 paid holidays
• Up to 2 weeks Sick Time
• Highly Specialized Paid Trainings and Professional Development Opportunities
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 403B plan with discretionary match
• Wellness Activities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Development Opportunities

Benefits vary based on position and scheduled hours.

Why BAMSI?

•  Make a Meaningful Impact: Lead safety initiatives that directly protect individuals served, employees, and visitors.
•  Agency-Wide Influence: Collaborate with leadership across residential, behavioral health, day services, transportation, facilities, and administrative operations.
•  Variety & Visibility: Work in a highly engaged field-based role supporting programs throughout Massachusetts.
•  Professional Growth: Expand your expertise in occupational safety, transportation safety, risk management, emergency preparedness, and compliance.
• Culture of Prevention: Help build systems that promote accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do:

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and advancing BAMSI’s agency-wide safety program, reducing operational risk, and promoting a culture of safety across all program and service locations.

Safety Program Management

• Coordinate and maintain an agency-wide safety management program aligned with regulatory requirements and best practices
• Develop and implement safety initiatives that improve employee, participant, and public safety
• Monitor safety performance and recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and systems
• Promote a culture of reporting, accountability, and continuous improvement

Safety Audits & Risk Assessment

• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled safety inspections across homes, offices, vehicles, and program sites
• Identify hazards, document findings, assign corrective actions, and verify resolution
• Develop and maintain safety inspection tools and checklists covering:

• Fire and life safety
• Environmental hazards
• Slip, trip, and fall prevention
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Infection control
• Emergency preparedness
• Transportation and vehicle safety

• Maintain a centralized corrective-action tracking system and escalate unresolved risks when necessary

Incident Review & Risk Reduction

• Participate in reviews of employee injuries, motor vehicle incidents, person-served safety events, and near misses
• Conduct root cause analyses and identify preventive actions
• Collaborate with Quality Improvement, Human Resources, Operations, and leadership teams to reduce recurring risks
• Monitor safety trends and develop proactive prevention strategies

Transportation & Fleet Safety

• Coordinate BAMSI’s transportation and fleet safety program
• Monitor driver qualification processes, vehicle inspections, and transportation safety practices
• Conduct transportation audits and ride-alongs as appropriate
• Support training and competency evaluations related to:

• Safe driving
• Passenger transport
• Wheelchair and occupant securement
• Vehicle safety procedures

• Recommend removal from service of unsafe vehicles, equipment, or work environments when necessary

Training & Workforce Development

• Partner with Learning & Development to maintain agency-wide safety training compliance
• Coordinate orientation, refresher trainings, toolbox talks, and practical safety demonstrations
• Develop and support a network of Safety Officers and Safety Champions throughout BAMSI programs
• Provide coaching and safety guidance to employees and leaders

Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, including drills, tabletop exercises, and readiness planning
• Support evacuation procedures, fire drills, severe weather planning, and emergency response efforts
• Assist with after-action reviews and implementation of corrective actions following emergency events

Quality, Compliance & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with insurance carriers, consultants, regulatory agencies, and organizational leaders on safety and risk-management initiatives
• Support compliance with OSHA, transportation regulations, licensing requirements, and human service safety standards
• Prepare safety dashboards, reports, and presentations for leadership that track:

• Injury trends
• Training compliance
• Corrective-action completion
• Vehicle incidents
• Audit results
• Near-miss reporting
• Safety performance indicators

• Participate in and coordinate the BAMSI Safety Management Committee

What You Bring: Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Risk Management, Healthcare Administration, Human Services Administration, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in occupational safety, risk management, facilities safety, healthcare, transportation safety, human services, or a related field required
• Experience in multi-site human services, healthcare, behavioral health, developmental disability, or residential service environments strongly preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards and safety management principles
• Understanding of Massachusetts transportation, fire/life safety, and human services regulatory requirements
• Experience conducting:

• Safety inspections
• Risk assessments
• Incident investigations
• Root cause analyses
• Corrective action follow-up
• Safety trend analysis

• Strong training, coaching, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to influence and engage employees and leaders across all organizational levels
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and presentation skills
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and reporting systems

Preferred Certifications

• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification preferred
• Fleet Safety, Defensive Driving, Passenger Assistance, or Occupant Securement Training preferred
• ASP, ARM, CHSP, CSP, or other professional safety/risk management certifications preferred

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required
• Ability to travel regularly throughout Massachusetts
• Ability to respond on-site to urgent safety concerns when necessary
• Ability to conduct facility and vehicle inspections, including walking, standing, stair climbing, bending, and entering/exiting vehicles

Why This Role Matters:

As the Safety Coordinator, you play a critical role in safeguarding the people and programs that make BAMSI’s mission possible. Through proactive risk management, training, compliance monitoring, and continuous improvement efforts, you help create safer environments for employees, persons served, and communities across the organization. Your work directly supports BAMSI’s commitment to quality care, operational excellence, and a culture where safety is everyone’s responsibility.