Health & Safety Assistant

Position Summary

The ICF Health & Safety Coordinator Assistant will be responsible for the weekly, monthly, and annual inspections for all Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) homes operated by Horizon. The individual in this position will document deficiencies and identify and coordinate corrections to ensure a safe environment for all clients, staff, and visitors. This position will report to the Health and Safety Officer to ensure compliance with safety regulations and Horizon's health and safety policies and procedures within ICF housing. This position will communicate as needed with housing managers and staff to ensure compliance with life safety code, local fire code, as well as CMS as it relates to disaster preparedness.

Required Education and Experience

• Certificate or Associate's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or any other field that is relevant to safety management.
• One (1) year of experience with occupational safety, administering or assisting with workplace safety programs or equivalent experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Preferred experience in public safety or code compliance.

Related Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Performs weekly visual inspections of generators at all ICF homes in accordance with the NFPA Life Safety Code.
• Performs monthly inspections at all ICF sites ensuring compliance with all State, Local, and Federal regulations.
• Conducts annual inspections at all ICF sites.
• Services as the incident commander for all ICFs, reporting back to the EOC Coordinator if a scaled disaster event and/or directly back to the Health and Safety Director.
• Responsible for the implementation and compliance of ICF Housing relevant to the Disaster Response Program.
• Submits incidental work orders based on observations during walk-through inspections and follows up appropriately to ensure completions.
• Actively participates on the Horizon Safety Committee. Serves as back-up to the Health and Safety Officer as needed.
• Reports monthly deficiencies that were corrected and/or work orders submitted to mitigate the deficiencies.
• Will work with Health and Safety Officer to set up, document and report Point-of-Care testing when needed.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards, regulations, and code.
• CPR/First Aid
• Knowledge of NFPA Life Safety Code
• Knowledge of Virginia Fire Codes
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Vizio
• Ability to read and interpret floor plans
• Ability to understand and complete teh following within the first six (6) months of employment:
  • FEMA/EMI IS-100 Intro Incident Command
  • FEMA/EMI IS-195 Basic Incident Command
  • FEMA/EMI IS-200 Basic Incident Command
  • FEMA/EMI IS 700 National Incident Command System (NIMS)
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and make timely and effective recommendations.
• Ability to recognize hazardous and emergency situations and take appropriate corrective action.
• Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver's license. May be required to travel to different Horizon work sites during the day based on operational needs. Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites.
• Willing and able to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as required.

HORIZON ENVIRONMENT

Horizon Behavioral Health Community Services Board (CSB) is located in the beautiful heart of Central Virginia. Whether your passions be hiking the Appalachian Trails, kayaking the James River Blueways, or a Sunday drive along the world-famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Lynchburg Virginia offers small-town southern charm with an active culture of music festivals, outdoor activities, world-class performing arts, and a revitalized downtown that places Lynchburg at the top of the in 2019 Best Place for Millennials to Move charts. Horizon is also the proud recipient of Living in Lynchburg’s 2021 Giving Back Award, Best of Lynchburg for Counseling Services for multiple consecutive years, and again named Best Place to Work by Lynchburg Business Magazine in 2023!

THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY

We’re proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizon’s annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community throughout the year. Horizon’s clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA-approved for clinical student loan repayment and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs. If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities.

To Apply – Please visit our online career center at https://www.horizonbh.org/careers/

Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).