Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Join Elica’s mission and be part of a team where every day brings the chance to make a lasting impact in your community!

At Elica Health Centers, we are united by a shared passion: delivering exceptional care to our growing community. From the life-changing services we provide at our Community Health Clinics to our cutting-edge mobile medicine program, Health on Wheels, we’re committed to serving underserved populations with heart and dedication. Our Resource Center goes beyond healthcare, empowering patients and community members to access resources that help them lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Come be a part of something bigger at Elica—where passion meets purpose!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

As a key member of the team, the Safety Manager takes charge of planning, developing, and driving a comprehensive workplace safety and environmental health program for a Federally Qualified Health Center. This includes leading disaster readiness efforts and establishing the policies and procedures to ensure seamless execution. You’ll be the champion of safety across all Elica Health Centers locations, delivering measurable success in workplace safety and environmental health metrics.

Collaborating closely with performance improvement initiatives and organizational goals, you’ll work in synergy with the Human Resources and Compliance teams to guarantee the highest levels of employee safety and active participation. Lead the way in creating a safe, proactive, and empowered workplace!

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The ideal candidate will be ready and able to:

• Lead and coordinate Elica’s safety program and manage a team of floor wardens to ensure a safe working environment.
• Design, develop, and implement training programs for employees in areas like compliance standards, hazardous material handling, emergency response planning, industrial hygiene, and life safety, utilizing local, national, and online resources.
• Proactively identify and communicate risks to staff, patients, guests, and the physical environment through work orders, emails, and inspection documentation, ensuring timely responses and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Operations, and Facilities departments to track and ensure health and safety hazards are addressed effectively and swiftly.
• Develop innovative, cost-effective strategies for managing and minimizing risks while maintaining safety standards.
• Be a key team player in developing solutions for processes, procedures, and training related to safety requirements.
• Build strong relationships with local leadership teams and act as Elica’s representative with city and county offices.
• Deliver exceptional internal customer service by serving as a go-to consultant and resource on environmental management, industrial hygiene, and workplace safety.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws by helping to develop policies and procedures that minimize environmental, workplace safety, and health liabilities.
• Partner with Facilities, HR, and Compliance Directors during regulatory inspections and surveys, ensuring readiness and compliance.
• Communicate safety strategies and priorities to management teams and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Conduct comprehensive audits of Elica’s EH&S programs, identifying opportunities for improvement in both processes and physical conditions, and creating actionable plans to address any gaps.

If you’re passionate about creating safe and healthy environments, we want you on our team!

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of professional safety experience , with at least one year in a healthcare environment.
• Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting is highly preferred.
• A proven track record in leading change management initiatives , including the development and implementation of policies and procedures across large, complex organizations.
• Strong experience in collaboration, consensus building, influencing , and partnership development, with a solid service-oriented mindset .

Education:

• A BA/BS in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental science, public health, or a related field is preferred. Relevant work experience may substitute for formal education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and/or experience working with compliance offices such as The Joint Commission, Cal-EPA, DOHS, Cal-OSHA, Department of Agriculture, and the State Fire Marshal .
• Industry certification in any of the following is preferred: REA, CHEM, CSP/ASP, CHMM, CIH, OSHA.
• Strong understanding of financial management and its impact on the company’s profitability.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills , with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and resolve practical problems while keeping all relevant parties informed of any issues or risks.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The work environment is characteristic of the healthcare facility environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle or lift. The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderately loud; incumbent must be able to focus in an environment with many distractions.

The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances and/or not attentive to personal health and safety for themselves or their homes. The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the client’s use of alcohol and drugs, and the lack of personal care. The employee may also be exposed to bodily fluids (blood, urine) and hazardous chemicals. The employee must be ready to respond quickly and effectively to many types of situations, including crisis situations and potentially hostile situations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have a current and valid California driver’s license and the ability to provide proof of personal auto insurance on the vehicle driven during working hours.
• If selected for an employment opportunity with Elica Health Centers, external hires must provide proof of immunizations (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella & Tetanus), tuberculosis clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination status* prior to their scheduled start date. Please be advised that this position is subject to criminal background investigation and drug screen.

* Medical and religious exemptions will be considered.