Facilities Safety and Security Specialist Facility Support (Dietary, Maintenance, Drivers) Johnston, Iowa Apply Description ChildServe has an opening for a Facility Safety and Security Specialist to oversee the organizational staff and facility safety and security programs. This team member will ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, ensure facilities are inspected regularly, and required documentation is completed and organized. What You'll Do Lead Staff and Facility Safety Programs + Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, aligning policies and processes, and advising management on needed or recommended actions. Includes but is not limited to OSHA, NFPA Life Safety, and CARF accreditation. + Be an active member and representative of the organizational Safety Council. This group will initiate and lead research and recommendations of best practices, develop cost-effective recommendations and solutions as appropriate, and prioritize and implement improvement initiatives. + Partner with the Human Resources team to manage and respond to work comp and staff injuries, the Facilities Team for construction projects and maintenance, and support other service leaders throughout the organization. + Evaluate the effectiveness of programs by reviewing processes, collecting and assessing data, and completing quality reviews. Identify and address safety and security risks within the organization and develop and implement action plans to address risks. Lead work teams and manage projects as necessary to achieve goals. + Report on results to the group and prepare effective reporting to the oversight group (senior leaders). Operational Oversight + Lead safety-related operations in partnership with Human Resources and Facilities teams. + Develop and enhance policies, ensure processes are efficient and documented, coordinate drills, facilitate facility safety and security inspections, lead staff education/training initiatives and communications, and complete related tasks. Emergency Preparedness Planning + Lead proactive organizational EPP. Enhance the existing framework to ensure a coordinated organizational approach. Work with subject matter experts within each service to organize consistency across areas. Coordinate emergency manuals and materials across locations. Emergency Response + Lead reactive emergency response initiatives related to staff safety. Develop and document specific protocols building on existing processes. + Partner with Human Resources, Facilities, and Communications to ensure organizational coordination to effectively manage emergencies related to facility security and staff safety. + Develop relationships with community government emergency response agencies to ensure external communication is received and responded to appropriately. What You'll Need + Bachelors degree, preferred. A combination of relevant experience and coursework will also be considered. + Three years of experience in corporate safety, security, and/or facilities (healthcare preferred). + Experience with NFPA Life Safety Code and OSHA healthcare requirements, facility security protocol, and emergency preparedness / business continuity planning, preferred. + NFPA or OSHA certification preferred, or willing to obtain within 1 year post-hire. + Ability to be a part of the Facilities Support on call rotation which will consist of being on call 1 week approximately every 4-6 weeks. + Proficient use of Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word and Excel. + Ability to exercise confidentiality regarding the affairs of clients, staff, their families, and ChildServe business. + Ability to maintain positive working relationships and demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population. + Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language. Why ChildServe? ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here: + Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life. + We’re not your average non-profit. We serve 5,800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids areas. + Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind. + Our team members rock. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children. + Our learning never stops. As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help many team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe. + We believe our differences make us great. We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued and all feel safe and welcome. + We’re moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible. Ready to leave work every day knowing you’ve made a difference for kids and families? Let’s move Forward Together - apply today! ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.