Safety Specialist

Job Description
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Salary: $60,000 / year
The Safety Specialist will support and assist in driving the implementation of the company's safety related initiatives. Working closely with senior managers within Vinfen, including members of the Quality and Compliance Department, Facilities Department, and Human Resources Department, the Specialist will be charged with supporting the ongoing risk assessments, assisting in the development of systems to capture and analyze data, enhancements to the safety related infrastructure and work to ensure the implementation of a broad set of safety initiatives and ensure compliance with both CT and MA state mandated safety rules and regulations.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Working within the Facilities Department and with operations managers, drive the
  development of Emergency Response Plans for all administrative office locations and day
  programs. Conduct site visits to identify areas of safety concerns on property, safe rooms,
  additional lighting needs, and develop and implement emergency notification process.
• Supports the development and assists in driving the implementation of specific safety related projects.
• Assists in developing and leading a multi-divisional Safety Committee with
  responsibility for developing the cadence of the meeting agendas, managing the meetings,
  identifies and resolves issues. Works across multiple divisions to track progress and report
  back to senior management.
• Assists Inspection Manager with communication, tracking and organization of needed
  external inspections.
• Assists with tracking the status and eventual completion of physical site licensing
  deficiencies.
• Reviews existing safety reports (including workers' compensation reports, incident reports,
  facility, and safety check lists as well as OSHA requirements) along with newly developed
  data to identify trends or areas of concern. Identifies possible safety strategies and solutions
  and work with senior managers to resolve issues.
• Helps create and update safety related policies and procedures. Identifies gaps in existing
  policies, identify best practices, and make recommendations for updates.
• Perform other duties, as required.

Why Vinfen?
We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
• 15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
• Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
• Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• $500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!

About Us
Founded in 1977, for over 40 years Vinfen has been a leading nonprofit human services organization that "transforms lives" by building the capacity of individuals, families, organizations and communities to learn, thrive and achieve their goals. Vinfen supports thousands of adolescents and adults with psychiatric, developmental and behavioral disabilities at more than 200 sites with over 3,000 employees in eastern Massachusetts and Connecticut. www.vinfen.org/careers
Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in a human services discipline preferred.
• Two to three years' experience successfully leading projects and/or teams. Experience in Human Services, understanding of work environment. In some instances, experience may be substituted for academic training.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory issues preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organizational, time management, attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Vinfen programs, policies, and systems
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer relations skills
• Ability to manage and function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Effective oral and written skills
• Must be able to successfully pass a Multi-state CORI background check, reference check, employment verifitcation check, and education check.