Accident Prevention Coordinator [Program Administrator 2]

State of Ohio • Highland Hills, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Youth Services strives to save and transform the lives of youth throughout the state of Ohio. Our employees work together to support youth and empower families and communities. In addition to our three juvenile corrections facilities, we support more than 600 community programs reaching more than 90,000 youth across the state. As the Accident Prevention Coordinator at Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility, you will oversee the facility’s Health and Safety program and serve as the point of contact on safety matters. This role balances administrative oversight with hands-on inspections to ensure a safe work environment.

Requirements

• 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in business administration management science or public administration.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; and 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; and 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.
• Or 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 1, 63122.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above
• Program Management

Responsibilities

• Serve as the facility Safety Officer; develop and implement policy; collaborate with management and employees to develop safety systems and annual safety goals
• Review, test, and audit safety practices, emergency procedures and work environments; assist in identifying accident prevention activities, including Employee Health and Safety training
• Serve as the facility Fire and Safety Officer; inspect all fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, emergency lights, and other safety equipment; act as the American Correctional Association (ACA) chairperson for mandatory standards related to flammable, toxic, caustic materials
• Coordinate Workers’ Compensation claims’; investigate injuries/accidents and ensure they are reported according to policy; conduct accident analysis on all at work injuries and report findings; communicate with employees to ensure understanding and completion of forms
• Oversee the facility’s Transitional Work Program; coordinate modified duty assignments with supervisors

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level