Risk Manager

Title: Risk Manager State Role Title: Compliance/Safety Officer IV Hiring Range: Starting Pay from $60,000 - $80,000 per year Pay Band: 5 Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location: Comm Ctr for Child & Adoles Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The Risk Manager is a professional level position under the general direction of the Executive Director. This individual is responsible for directing the overall administration, management, and supervision of the following hospital-wide programs: Risk Management/Claims Management, occupational and patient safety, and emergency management. Serve as the facility’s backup investigator for alleged abuse/neglect, primary investigator for all Peer to Peer and other Center event reviews, and other administrative reviews as assigned by the Facility Director. Responsible for all outside reporting of serious patient injuries and other major events etc. Acts as Center liaison for American Heart Association, Instructor Trainer and Coordinator. Directs and supervises the activities of the Center’s Information Center/Front Desk. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of state and federal policy, procedures, rules and regulations regarding hospital risk management, human rights, occupational safety, NFPA regulations, life safety code, and hospital emergency management 2) Ability to collect, interpret, manipulate, and present data, 3) Good investigative techniques, organizational skills, writing and interviewing skills are essential, 4) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form with a variety of individuals from a variety of professional backgrounds, 5) Individual must have the ability to write, clearly, concisely and in an extremely organized manner, 6) Extensive administrative and clinical knowledge base, 7) High degree of independent initiative and decision-making, 8) Teaching/training skills, 9) Must be able to function independently; assess and plan an effective investigation, l0) Must possess moderate skill in the use of computers. Additional Considerations Experience in hospital risk, safety, and emergency management science, data collection, evaluation, manipulation and presentation, investigative process and report writing, program planning / evaluation and supervision. Bachelor Degree in professional health or safety related field. Experience in risk management, quality management, occupational safety and health field. Supervisory experience. Master's Degree or professional certification in relative field. Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges. DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources. Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: or call DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io. In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Contact Information Name: John Lee Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process. #J-18808-Ljbffr