Program Safety Coordinator II

About Us:

VOALA

Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories

Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans' services, homeless shelters, low-income housing programs as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at

PAY RATE: $34.70 - $36.70 Per Hour

BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

The Program Safety Coordinator II is responsible in helping initiate, facilitate, and to continuously improve, the safety practices and procedures for residential and non-residential facilities including 24/7 operating shelters and Project Homekey Hotels. Works closely with the VOALA Facilities and Accessibility Manager, VOALA Maintenance Director and Program Managers in ensuring emergency procedures and life safety codes pertaining to emergencies, disasters, fire, OSHA, licensing, and program requirements are monitored, updated, and practiced throughout the program year. Will also ensure that staff is trained and programs adhere to safety and emergency preparedness regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, coordinates and communicates the safety initiatives for the assigned programs, including:
  • Coordinates and communicates safety materials
  • Establishing safety training
  • Follow up and monitor safety reports, inspections, and procedures
• Maintains safety materials, updates, and train employees on safety practices and disaster preparedness
• Trains, monitors, and supports staff and facilities in emergency evacuation drills and communication within programs
• Participates in site inspections, and on-going monitoring of systems that involve emergency preparedness principles and the Environmental Health and Safety protocols
  • Records observations and safety practices at multiple locations
  • Handles inventory and works with other service managers on supply orders and checklist on emergency supplies
• Handles and coordinates fire inspections, fire alarm testing and maintenance which also includes the monitoring of fire extinguishers.
• Conducts any fire training as needed to include fire watch, fire safety, and Fire Equipment maintenance.
• Conducts new site and site needs assessments pertaining to Fire, Life, Safety operations and equipment.
• Assist program operations, including:
  • Community meetings
  • Networking with emergency personnel such as Fire Dept./Police Dept.
  • Hold community or advisory meetings on emergency preparedness.
• Promotes safety knowledge at regular events, including:
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings/trainings
  • Attend/support monthly events or functions at centers
  • Attend maintenance/facility /Safe Environment meetings or trainings to increase technical knowledge and skills
  • Participate in emergency preparedness community events and meetings
• Educates program staff on health, safety, ergonomic, and OSHA requirements and good body mechanics especially when heavy lifting or repetitive/strenuous activities are required

ESSENTIAL ABILITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Ability to work and deal with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs, which may include clients with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration, and other challenges.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• An essential function of this position requires incumbents to report to the office.
• Plans program safety initiatives, Maintains safety materials, updates, and trains employees on safety practices and disaster preparedness.
• Participates in site inspections, and on-going monitoring of systems that involve emergency preparedness principles and the Environmental Health and Safety protocols
• Follow up and monitor safety reports, inspections, and procedures, Records observations and safety practices at multiple locations
• Coordinates fire safety inspections at VOALA facilities; participates with inspections, ensures any corrective action is performed
• Handles inventory and works with other service managers on supply orders and checklist on emergency supplies.
• Trains, monitors, and supports program staff and facilities in emergency evacuation drills and communication within programs
• Provides safety input in the following organizational and community venues:
• Community meetings
• Networking with emergency personnel such as Fire Dept. /Police Dept.
• Hold community or advisory meetings on emergency preparedness.
• Staff meetings.
• Essential Function 8: Research and obtain community assessment data for projects and grants.
• Other duties as required and may be subject to change

MANDATED REPORTER

As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
• Proof at time of hire a Tuberculosis (TB) clearance and Health screening within 6 month prior to hire date. Annual influenza vaccination (between Aug1-Dec 1) Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization, Health screening.
• Must hold class 3 California Drivers License and proper insurance as required with an acceptable driving record substantiated by a copy of DMV records. Must have access to an automobile with adequate insurance coverage and a valid California driver's license, or means to other accessible transportation.
• Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.

EDUCATION:

• Associates' Degree in Environmental Health or Safety related field or experience as a firefighter
• OSHA General Industry - 10 hour license within 6 months of hire.
• Any two additional OSHA certifications in related field (minimum 10 hours) within 6 months of hire
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) certified within 6 months of hire.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years' experience with emergency preparedness, fire related field, or safety principles.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Additional OSHA or safety credentials
• Fire Prevention Certification
• Crisis Response Coordinator Credential
• Bachelors in Environmental Health or Safety related field
• Non-Violence Credential or training
• At least one (1) year experience with shelters, adult rehabilitation programs, low income housing or HUD
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness practices.
• Knowledge of LAFD practices
• Visio software
• Development of disaster preparedness plans

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.