Safety Manager

Head Start Safety Manager

Friends of Children and Families is a non-profit organization serving Ada and Elmore Counties specializing in services to pre-school children and their families. As a mission-based organization our employees positively impact children and families in our community by empowering them through early childhood education and family engagement. Benefits provided –

• Low cost medical and vision insurance
• Free dental, short term disability, employee assistant program, and life insurance
• Matching 4% for a 401K after one year of employment
• Paid sick, personal, and bereavement leave
• Generous paid time off
• As a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit, Friends of Children and Families is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) program.

Job Summary: Manages Transportation, Facilities and Safety for Friends of Children and Families, Inc. (FOCAF) Head Start and Early Head Start. Essential Functions:

• Assists with interviewing and hiring of bus driving staff.
• Develops policies and procedures that are in compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards and agency, federal, state and local laws.
• Ensures that policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and needed revisions are made.
• Directly supervises Maintenance Technician.
• Ensures the safety of the company vehicles and bus fleet by coordinating and monitoring preventive and regular maintenance and repairs.
• Submits fiscal requests, monitors annual budget and expenditures.
• Monitors all transportation documentation and observations of the bus drivers to ensure compliance and safety.
• Monitors the bus routes ensuring that bus loading zones are safe.
• Responsible for administering the transportation application system.
• Plans and facilitates regular in-service meetings and training for transportation staff.
• Coordinates transportation requests and supports staff in arranging bus services for children and updates bus routes as needed.
• Coordinates with the Associate Director of Operations on bus route closures due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions.
• Responsible for ensuring FOCAF facilities receive consistent maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Manages and monitors all facilities and maintenance contracts.
• Coordinates and monitors the work order system, the facilities plan and the safety checklists.
• Plans and facilitates training for staff on safety topics including safety drills, facilities maintenance, and center safety.
• Conducts regular safety checks and on-site monitoring of safety drills.
• Monitors SDS (Safety Data Sheets) for all centers.
• Monitors, observes and implements safety and emergency policies and procedures.
• Represents the organization in one community group with monthly or quarterly attendance based on community group need.
• Collaborates effectively with the other managers to ensure integrated program operations; implement program goals and work with the team to jointly address and resolve problems.
• Keeps immediate supervisor, and designated others, fully and accurately informed concerning work progress.
• Prioritizes and adjusts to the changing demands of the position.
• Handles and adapts to stressful situations.
• Demonstrates commitment for professional development and continuous growth by actively seeking out and participating in training opportunities.
• Engages with supervisor and co-workers on constructive and timely feedback, accepting feedback as a growth opportunity, and is open to continuous improvement for oneself and the organization.

Additional Functions:

• Comprehensive knowledge of transportation, safety, facilities and maintenance, including regulatory guidelines and effective implementation practices.
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures in compliance with Head Start Performance, and FOCAF Standards.
• Ability to prepare and conduct training sessions, educational/informational presentations, and facilitate meetings effectively with knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Provides leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Must have a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance if there is a need to travel locally during the course of the job duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Health, Safety, Transportation, Early Childhood Education or related field; and
• Two years' experience in transportation, facilities maintenance, safety or related field; and
• Two years' supervisory/management experience preferred.
• Must pass a physical screening and TB test.
• Must pass a criminal background check that meets required state, federal, and FOCAF Head Start standards.
• Must pass a drug test and submit to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer