DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES & SUPPORT SERVICES

Blanchard Valley Health System • Findlay, OH

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About The Position

The Director of Facilities and Support Services at Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is responsible for overseeing multi-campus organizational space planning, construction projects, and facilities maintenance. This role ensures compliance with safety standards and regulations while leading emergency preparedness initiatives. The Director will also manage environmental services and may oversee additional departments such as transport and food services, fostering a collaborative environment to enhance operational efficiency and staff development.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a related field and/or significant related job experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in Facility Services, Environmental Services, OSHA, and Joint Commission environment of care and safety/security protocols.
• Experience designing, developing, and implementing innovative programs to meet business goals, with strong strategy and execution skills, and prior space planning experience preferred.
• Strong ability to analyze and diagnose conflicts and problems and create and implement business solutions.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to transform departments with a solutions-based approach to problem solving.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and accrediting organization standards in all areas of responsibility.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the development, communication, and maintenance of an organizational space planning approach and policy across multiple campuses and facilities.
• Leads planning efforts related to organizational construction projects, ensuring that projects are completed according to plan and approved budgets.
• Monitors, reviews, and ensures ongoing compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements related to emergency management, environment of care, and life safety codes.
• Fulfills the role of Safety Officer by ensuring regulatory compliance to Joint Commission, OSHA, and other regulatory bodies, effectively communicating safety issues, and monitoring the effectiveness of the safety program.
• Provides strong leadership for the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) and leads multi-disciplinary oversight committees such as the Safety Committee and Disaster Preparedness Committee.
• Uses appropriate decision-making models to develop and implement strategies that promote growth and financial stability.
• Acts collaboratively with other disciplines and services to provide an exceptional continuum of care, identifying needs and developing strategies to meet those needs.
• Ensures adequate ongoing educational programs and training opportunities for staff members to enhance operational efficiency and provide growth opportunities.
• Fosters an environment conducive to achieving service excellence scores for areas of direct responsibility.
• Accountable for achieving high levels of associate engagement scores compared to benchmarks for areas of assigned responsibility.
• Ensures regulatory compliance with Joint Commission, OSHA, and other regulatory bodies.
• Accountable for the development and implementation of budgets for all areas of responsibility, actively participating in planning and projects to support the financial strategies of the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree