Health & Safety Generalist

Behavioral Health Services North Inc • Plattsburgh, NY

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About The Position

BHSN, one of the fastest-growing organizations providing whole-person care in the region, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Health & Safety Specialist.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm

Your role at BHSN:

As a Health & Safety Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting and advancing workplace safety across BHSN. This position is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and supporting health and safety activities that protect staff, individuals served, and visitors. Working collaboratively across programs and departments, you will help foster a culture of safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement—particularly within behavioral health environments.

What your day might look like:

Participate in investigations of workplace accidents, injuries, near misses, and safety-related events involving staff
Conduct incident analyses and root cause investigations, recommending corrective and preventive actions as needed
Perform routine and ad hoc site visits, safety rounds, and environmental risk assessments across BHSN locations
Deliver safety education and training to staff and individuals served to reduce identified risks
Identify health and safety concerns specific to behavioral health settings and recommend practical improvements
Promote a culture of shared responsibility for safety through communication, engagement, and ongoing learning
Serve as a resource to staff and supervisors on safety best practices, reporting requirements, and regulatory standards
Coordinate and document emergency preparedness activities, drills, and safety checks
Assist with emergency plans, evacuation procedures, and safety signage
Monitor environmental safety conditions and collaborate with appropriate departments to address concerns
Participate in the organizational Safety Committee and act as a liaison between programs, facilities, and leadership
Assist with internal audits, mock surveys, and quality improvement initiatives related to safety and risk management
Support corrective action planning and follow-up for safety findings, incidents, and survey recommendations
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field preferred (equivalent education and experience may be considered)
• One to two years of experience in workplace safety, behavioral health, healthcare, or human services preferred, but not required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey safety expectations, findings, and recommendations
• Ability to observe environments, identify safety concerns, and accurately document findings
• Comfortable working collaboratively across programs and departments in a behavioral health setting
• Basic proficiency with data tracking, reporting tools, and standard office software

Responsibilities

• Participate in investigations of workplace accidents, injuries, near misses, and safety-related events involving staff
• Conduct incident analyses and root cause investigations, recommending corrective and preventive actions as needed
• Perform routine and ad hoc site visits, safety rounds, and environmental risk assessments across BHSN locations
• Deliver safety education and training to staff and individuals served to reduce identified risks
• Identify health and safety concerns specific to behavioral health settings and recommend practical improvements
• Promote a culture of shared responsibility for safety through communication, engagement, and ongoing learning
• Serve as a resource to staff and supervisors on safety best practices, reporting requirements, and regulatory standards
• Coordinate and document emergency preparedness activities, drills, and safety checks
• Assist with emergency plans, evacuation procedures, and safety signage
• Monitor environmental safety conditions and collaborate with appropriate departments to address concerns
• Participate in the organizational Safety Committee and act as a liaison between programs, facilities, and leadership
• Assist with internal audits, mock surveys, and quality improvement initiatives related to safety and risk management
• Support corrective action planning and follow-up for safety findings, incidents, and survey recommendations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within your community while supporting the safety and well-being of others
• An accessible leadership team committed to your growth, with coaching and ongoing training opportunities
• BHSN University, offering continuous learning, mentorship, and internal education to support professional development
• A rapidly growing organization with opportunities for career advancement
• Community discounts, loan forgiveness options, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree