Director of Safety

Summary

Join Honor Technology, a leader in aging care innovation, as their Director of Safety. Lead safety strategy and execution across the in-home care workforce, developing and overseeing programs to improve the safety of Care Professionals (CPs) and clients. This role involves policy leadership, hands-on execution, and collaboration with various teams. A key focus is reducing workplace injuries, improving reporting and prevention systems, and managing workers' compensation cases. The ideal candidate has a strong background in workforce safety, program design, product/process improvement, and workers' compensation management, ideally within a distributed, field-based workforce. This remote role, based anywhere in the USA, requires some travel and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Public Health, Nursing, or a related field (Master’s preferred) or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of relevant experience in safety leadership, with at least 3 years in a distributed workforce or field-based service model (e.g., home health, logistics, utilities, etc.)
• Experience managing workers’ compensation programs end-to-end, including claims, return-to-work plans, and provider relationships
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, injury prevention strategies, and regulatory compliance
• Proven ability to lead safety initiatives cross-functionally with product, clinical, and operational teams
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence frontline staff and executives alike
• Experience in using safety software, HRIS platforms, or compliance tracking tools

Responsibilities

• Design and implement proactive workplace safety initiatives to reduce risk and improve safety outcomes for Care Professionals (CPs) and clients
• Build scalable programs that address common in-home care hazards: environmental safety, mobility issues, infection control, client behavior, and more
• Lead safety orientation, ongoing training, and field communication campaigns for CPs and field leaders
• Partner with the Product team to identify and advocate for tech, app, or service features that can improve safety
• Oversee workers’ compensation strategy and case management in partnership with HR, legal, and insurance providers
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning
• Maintain accurate records of safety incidents and produce reports for leadership review
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, state-specific home care laws)
• Support readiness for inspections, audits, and license renewals
• Conduct safety audits, field assessments, and spot checks on CP working conditions
• Define and track key safety metrics (injury rates, near misses, lost time, claims frequency, etc.)
• Regularly present safety data to senior leadership and recommend course corrections
• Drive a culture of safety by promoting transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the home care or healthcare services industry
• Working knowledge of caregiver-specific risks (e.g.ergonomics, client handling, home hazards)
• Familiarity with digital tools or apps used by mobile or in-home workforces
• Experience utilizing technology to improve safety outcomes of a remote and in field workforce

Benefits

• Equity
• 401K with up to a 4% match
• Medical, dental and vision coverage including zero cost plans for employees
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance are fully employer paid with a voluntary additional Life Insurance option
• A generous time off program
• Mental health benefits
• Wellness program
• Discount program