Safety Intervention Coordinator

Howard Brown Health•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Howard Brown Health is a nationally recognized leader in LGBTQ+ health and wellness. Our commitment to inclusive and affirming care has made us a cornerstone of the Chicago community. At Howard Brown, we believe in providing holistic, patient-centered care that empowers individuals and enriches lives. Why Join Us? Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to health equity and social justice. Work in a supportive, inclusive, and culturally competent environment. Access to continuous learning opportunities and professional development. Comprehensive benefits package. Contribute to groundbreaking health initiatives and research.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent, required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Five (5) years of experience in public safety, law enforcement, or corporate/institutional security required.
Certification in CPI, CPR/First Aid, and ALICE, required.
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, telephones and other office equipment.
Requires ability to sit for extended periods of time.
May require occasional bending and lifting up to 25 pounds.
May require periodic travel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitors and addresses safety threats involving behavioral, emotional or environmental risks.
Protects HBH assets and staff by enforcing various HBH safety related procedures, including but not limited to, property patrol, fire prevention, verbal de-escalation, and traffic control.
Communicates safety-related issues to site and agency leadership, supporting follow-up actions.
Leads response to complex or violent incidents using non-violent crisis intervention techniques.
Conducts site-based investigations in collaboration with the Regional Safety Intervention Manager, Safety Director and/or HR.
Maintains accurate and timely incident logs and risk tracking tools.
Maintains awareness of HBH services at assigned site(s) to better serve the community.
Liaise with external partners (e.g. EMS, fire, police) during emergencies or drills.
Support onboarding of new Safety Coordinators and participate in team-wide evaluations
Performs 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