Regional Safety Intervention Manager

Howard Brown Health•Chicago, IL

23d•$75,000 - $93,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Safety, the Regional Safety Intervention Manager directs and implements safety protocols, leads emergency preparedness and incident response efforts, and strengthens safety infrastructure across physical, programmatic, and technological domains. Working in alignment with agency-wide policies and procedures, the Regional Safety Intervention Manager supports organizational resilience, ensures regulatory compliance, and provides strong operational leadership in response to safety incidents and emergencies. Leverages industry knowledge and best practices to promote the mission and vision of Howard Brown Health as well as supports culture enhancement and management efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Emergency Management, or a related field, required.
Five (5) years of prior supervisory experience in safety, security or law enforcement, required.
Ability to maintain highly confidential information.
Functional and proficient knowledge and practice of various models of integrated care.
Ability to demonstrate an understanding and acceptance of equity, inclusion and diversity concepts, and that they are broader than just race, ethnicity, and gender.
Knowledge of health disparities, substance use and domestic violence issues, especially within LGBTQ community.
Demonstrated self-awareness, in terms of understanding their own culture, identity, biases, prejudices, power, privilege and stereotypes.
Ability to document effectively in an electronic health record environment.
Ability to work affirmatively with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and HIV positive patients.
Requires ability to speak audibly and listen actively.
Requires ability to use computers, telephone and other office equipment.
Requires ability to sit for an extended period of time.
Requires ability to periodically travel across sites.

Nice To Haves

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, preferred.
Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), and/or Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA) certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct oversight for Safety Coordinators including coaching, scheduling, performance management, and shift coverage.
Improves the agency’s safety infrastructure across physical environments, programmatic standards, and software systems.
Supports the development and implementation of all HBH-wide emergency drills and safety protocols, including but not limited to active threat, fire, weather, medical, and evacuation drills
Conducts high-level safety investigations, including incident reviews, staff interviews, and documentation in accordance with policy and applicable laws
Responds to escalated incidents, coordinate interventions, and provide on-site leadership during critical situations.
Communicates regularly with site leadership and relevant departments to share safety updates, risk trends, and operational concerns.
Maintains familiarity with and enforce agency-wide Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and practices related to safety and security.
Supports the Director of Safety with internal audits, access control systems, and integration of safety data into the Risk Management System (RMS).
Performs regular site walkthroughs to assess risk, verify compliance, and reinforce expectations regarding client and staff safety
Mentors new staff and delivers targeted training on safety procedures, workplace violence prevention, and regulatory standards
Collaborates with HR, Facilities, Legal, and Compliance teams as appropriate in cases involving employee or patient-related concerns
Cultivates external relationships with community safety partners, local law enforcement, and emergency response providers as appropriate
Performs related work and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance with two PPO plans and an HMO plan.
BCBS HMO, PPO, and PPO Select Plans
BCBS Dental
BCBS Vision
Paid Time Off:
3-weeks paid vacation and 1-week of personal time
12 accrued sick days per year
10 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
PTO Exchange allows employees to turn unused PTO into liquid assets
401k program with up to 5% employer match after 90 days
Employer-paid basic life insurance valued at one times the annual salary
Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefit account
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs; NHSC & PSLF
Employee Assistance Program with 5 employer-paid counseling sessions
50% off at Brown Elephant Resale Shops and discounts at local businesses