Safety and Compliance Specialist I/II

Summary

Join us in designing, developing and implementing the organization's safety programs, policies and procedures with the assistance of an outside safety firm. As a Safety and Compliance Specialist I/II, you will be responsible for creating and managing various safety programs, conducting safety needs assessments, leading the safety committee, and maintaining safety records.

Requirements

• Must possess a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with the Joni and Friends statement of faith
• Desire to serve in a growing and dynamic Christian service ministry
• Bachelor’s degree in business or human resources
• Experience developing and managing a safety program in an office setting
• Specialist I: Requires 1-3 years of experience and Specialist II: Requires 4+ years of experience
• Ability to work in a team as the role will require leading a safety committee and partnering with the IT and Facilities departments and the ability to be self-disciplined when working independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to engage effectively with all levels of employees and leadership
• Good problem solving and researching skills for determining best practice solutions
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
• Experience with planning and conducting safety drills
• Working knowledge of Cal-OSHA and OSHA regulations, HR compliance and governmental reporting
• Experience with creating, implementing, and communicating safety training content
• CPR certification required or willingness to undergo training
• Willingness to undergo a live scan to become confirmed as a live scan Custodian of Records (COR)
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Create and manage various safety programs including California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan in collaboration with the safety committee, IT and facilities departments
• Conduct safety needs assessments
• Lead the safety committee and hold regular meetings
• Plan and organize evacuation drills
• Work with area ministry offices on their evacuation drill/safety plans that address the natural disasters that occur in those states/locations
• Research, create, implement, and conduct safety training for current and newly hired employees
• Maintain safety red box and roll call sheets and emergency contact information in the HRIS and maintain employee alert system
• Document work related illnesses and injuries and authorize medical treatment
• Document Covid incidents and communicate return to office protocols
• Investigate and analyze incident data to identify root causes and trends and work with stakeholder to correct hazards
• Manage the WC claim process
• Assist with the annual worker’s compensation audit
• Work with Manager, Payroll and Benefits on WC leaves of absence
• Locate and set-up new medical facilities for injured workers
• Recommend and implement work injury preventative measures such as ergonomic assessments and workplace inspections, etc. and assess whether a consultant is needed
• Order ergonomic equipment for employees and request a doctor’s note, when applicable
• Recordkeeping & Reporting Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and the COVID emergency temporary standards (ETS)
• OSHA recordkeeping/reporting i.e. Form 301 report, Form 300 log, Form 300A Summary and 300a electronic submission
• Various governmental safety and Covid reporting and required employee communications
• Employment posters – place annual orders – display new posters in various locations though the office – update e-Posters on company SharePoint Site
• Assist with updating the employee handbook
• Assist with the CA live scan compliance program – review employee’s live scans results, maintain policies and update the Retreats and Getaways page on company SharePoint site

Benefits

$25.30-$29.50 per hour for Specialist I and $28.00-32.50 per hour for Specialist II