Job Description

Do you believe that every child deserves a healthy, happy, nurturing environment in which to grow? Are you an individual who desires to dedicate your career to enriching the lives of children and families? If so, we look forward to you joining Residing Hope where you can make a positive difference to children and families in need.

How We Help Children in Need

At Residing Hope, we believe that children and families should be empowered to experience the transforming love of Christ through evidence-based care and holistic services. This is reflected in our work as we care for children in crisis, including those abused, abandoned or neglected.

We give love, hope, and a place to live to more than 500 children through group homes, foster care, an independent living program, and specialized therapy.

Why Residing Hope?

• Competitive insurance plans, including health, dental, vision, life insurances, and more
• Work life balance, including flexible scheduling, generous paid time off plans and ten paid holidays per year
• Retirement benefits with up to a 5% contribution match
• Educational tuition reimbursement and certification incentives
• Incredible training opportunities
• Discounted tuition rates to our onsite Montessori school

What You Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field of study and five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience in safety, risk management or related field preferred; or any combination of training, education and experience which would provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills to successfully perform in this role.
• A minimum of three (3) years leadership, management or supervisory experience, required.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of regulatory laws and procedures related to general safety and risk management.
• Knowledge of environmental safety, life safety code, workers compensation insurance, and general risk assessment with the ability to implement/monitor organization programs for each.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and how to apply them in a residential treatment environment.
• Proficient in data analysis, report writing, and information management systems.
• Must have the ability to develop and facilitate trainings associated with safety and risk management.
• Knowledge of investigation strategies and protocols.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must possess the interpersonal skills to develop strong professional relationships with outside funders, regulatory entities, contractors and staff.
• Ability to maintain sensitivity to our target population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises the on-going Safety and Risk Management activities of the agency.
• Oversees the contractual security detail for the corporate campus (Enterprise).
• Reviews, develops and maintains safety and risk management policies and procedures that are in complaint with local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Works with each member of senior leadership to develop internal methods of monitoring and evaluating safety and risk management.
• Prepares quarterly and annual summaries of aggregated findings related to organization safety and risk management activities.
• Facilitates safety and risk management trainings semi-annually or as needed.
• Conducts routine inspections of buildings, staff residences, company vehicles, and treatment cottages throughout the organization with a focus on safety and risk management.
• Facilitates yearly safety drills (e.g., evacuation, shelter-in-place, and active shooter drills, etc.) for each residential treatment location.
• Has oversight of the organizations fleet management program with the ability to recommend the disposal/discontinuation of vehicles, and the ability to recommend the purchase of replacement fleet vehicles.
• Develops safety corrective action plans when needed. Will conduct follow-up review to ensure that recommendations/changes were implemented.
• Exercises complete authority to ensure compliance with all regulatory standards and requirements as they relate to organizational Safety and Risk Management.
• Provides liaison guidance and assistance to all areas related to Safety and Risk Management for overall agency program coordination.
• Reviews and drafts policies and procedures when necessary. Provides staff and administration with the necessary information in order to update policies and procedures as needed.
• Presents training as necessary for safety & risk management and related topics.
• Assumes a lead role in internal worker’s compensation investigations related to injuries that result in compensation claims.
• Serves as liaison to city and county agencies in coordination of, health and fire inspections including Residing Hope’s emergency plan.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Residing Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other categories protected by law are not factors in employment, promotion, compensation or working conditions.

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