Manager Workplace Violence Prevention Program

OHSU•Portland, OR

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Workplace Violence Prevention (WPVP) Program Manager is a strategic leader responsible for advancing a culture of safety, respect, and well-being across OHSU. This role leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive, trauma-informed WPVP program that aligns with OHSU's mission, regulatory requirements, and best practices in healthcare safety. Serving as the primary advocate for workplace violence prevention, the Program Manager ensures the safety of employees and patients through policy development, staff training, risk assessments, coordinated incident response, and strong partnerships with departments including Public Safety, Nursing, Human Resources, Legal, and Labor unions. This position plays a vital role in creating a psychologically safe and resilient work environment where all employees feel protected, valued, and empowered to deliver exceptional care and services.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in related field (e.g., social work, behavioral health, psychology)
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in WPVP, or workplace health and safety programs, preferably in a healthcare or high-risk environment.
Experience in program management and implementation.
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and supporting efforts involving sensitive, confidential, or trauma-related subject matter.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Windows operating systems.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate documentation and records.
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage deadlines, and work independently.
Flexible and adaptable; able to respond effectively to changing priorities and emerging needs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including professional correspondence and formatting.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or clinical background (e.g., social work, behavioral health, psychology)
Familiarity with healthcare-specific regulatory environments (local, state, and federal).
Experience working in or with mental health or behavioral health environments.
Experience in crisis de-escalation or threat assessment

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage a system-wide WPVP program in compliance with federal and state regulations.
Lead the development, integration, and regular review of organizational policies, reporting protocols, response workflows, and emergency procedures to ensure a coordinated, trauma-informed approach to workplace violence prevention.
Ensure all practices reflect a coordinated, trauma-informed approach to workplace violence prevention.
Provide strategic oversight and guidance to the workplace violence committee on aligning training efforts with program objectives and regulatory standards.
Plan and lead routine, data-informed risk assessments across diverse clinical and non-clinical environments.
Identify violence-related patterns, vulnerabilities, and develop corresponding mitigation strategies.
Direct responses to incidents of workplace violence, including triage, multidisciplinary investigations, follow-up interventions, and documentation.
Collaborate with Public Safety, Nursing, Legal, HR, and Behavioral Health to manage high-risk or escalating situations.
Maintain secure, confidential records to support trend analysis and compliance.
Serve as the primary organizational liaison for all WPVP efforts.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with operational leaders, union representatives, ERGs, and external partners.
Ensure alignment, inclusivity, and equity in all prevention strategies.
Lead transparent communication of program goals, policies, metrics, and results.
Build trust through proactive engagement and consistent support at all levels of the organization.
Oversee system-wide implementation of workplace violence prevention training across OHSU, in partnership with trainers, master instructors, and the Injury Prevention Specialist Trainer.
Directly supervise and support the Injury Prevention Specialist Trainer, ensuring alignment of training content with program objectives and regulatory requirements.
Provide administrative oversight of training records, documentation, and learning management systems to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
Contribute to related initiatives and support departmental goals under the direction of the Director of Occupational Health.