Safety And Occupational Health Coordinator

Safety and Occupational Health Coordinator

Part Time | Day Shift | Flexible Schedule

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is currently seeking a Safety and Occupational Health Coordinatorto manage workers compensation and agency wide safety.

The Safety and Occupational Health Coordinator manages the safety program for LSS. TheSafety and Occupational Health Coordinator manages all Workers Compensation policies and OSHA recordkeeping for all LSS facilities. The Safety and Occupational Health Coordinator will assist with employee training and development of safety related skills and procedures to ensure safe work practices and processes are maintained and documented. The position will interface and coordinate with other departments to provide compliance related support to operations. This position reports to the VP of Human Resources.

The ideal candidate will share Our Mission: Creating a better world by serving people in need.

What will I do as a Safety and Occupational Health Coordinator with Lutheran Social Services?

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations including OSHA, ADA, Life Safety Code, and ODH criteria for skilled nursing and residential care regulations.
• Monitors all Federal, state, and local Safety and health regulations and is the agency resource for communicating changes.
• Identify agency safety risks and develop and coordinate safety training programs, including annual Safety and health goals in conjunction with Program Managers.
• Advocate for Safety and health awareness through internal agency communications and training programs.
• Daily coordination and interface with facility management/staff for BWC/OSHA or safety needs.
• Leads the safety committee, promoting workplace injury/illness prevention initiatives.
• Track and analyzes safety statistics and make recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain OSHA logs for all LSS locations.
• Maintain company compliance with all government regulatory agencies.
• Audits the practices and records of facilities to ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures, Life Safety, Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Regulations.
• Evaluate procedures to identify, prevent and correct unsafe conditions in the workplace.
• Assist with on-going employee safety training, including training program development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements for a Safety and Occupational Health Coordinator with Lutheran Social Services:

• Bachelors of Environment, Health, and Safety or similar degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in facility operations, life Safety and/or safety.
• Knowledge of Ohio Worker's Compensation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office, and spreadsheets.
• Knowledgeable of ODH and OSHA requirements.
• Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and provide proof of current automobile insurance and meet eligibility requirements of LSS insurance policy.

As one of the largest non-for-profits in Central Ohio, we value our employees. Our excellence is based upon team members dedicated to a fulfilling career and committed to the service of others.

Benefits with Lutheran Social Services:

• Health insurance with 4-plan options!
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matched savings
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Health Savings Account
• PTO and 12 Paid Holidays
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals & the community.

About Lutheran Social Services:

We put our Mission of Service into action. Every day LSS serves thousands of people in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety, and healing. LSS offers Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through homeless shelters, domestic violence services, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities.

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.