Safety Liaison

Unity Care NW•Bellingham, WA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Unity Care NW is a private, non-profit, federally qualified health center (FQHC) that has been proudly and successfully serving the greater Whatcom County area since 1982. With clinics located in Bellingham & Ferndale, we offer comprehensive primary medical, behavioral health and dental care, as well as pharmacy services to a diverse and often underserved patient population of all ages. Employing more than 300 caring and compassionate employees, our mission is to increase the years of healthy life in the people & communities we serve. As our Safety Liaison, you would be responsible for preparing for and responding to incidents that involve patients and visitors to our facilities. This would include a special emphasis on challenges related to severe and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders, that impact the safety and security of UCNW staff, patients, visitors, and facilities. Performs occasional janitorial tasks during business hours, including restroom sanitation, trash pickup, and assisting with shipping and receiving duties. Supports clinic staff by disinfecting areas as needed and ensuring supplies are delivered promptly.

Requirements

Valid unrestricted Washington State Driver's License.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (we can offer this training free of charge upon hire)
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programs such as Word, Outlook, etc.
Effective communication, mediation and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to travel between UCNW locations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with diverse, vulnerable and underserved populations.
Candidates who meet the requirements or who have applicable experience or similar qualifications are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

Preparing for and responding to incidents that involve patients and visitors to our facilities.
Special emphasis on challenges related to severe and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders, that impact the safety and security of UCNW staff, patients, visitors, and facilities.
Performs occasional janitorial tasks during business hours, including restroom sanitation, trash pickup, and assisting with shipping and receiving duties.
Supports clinic staff by disinfecting areas as needed and ensuring supplies are delivered promptly.

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match after 1 year of eligibility
6 paid holidays
Generous paid time off of 108 hours (accrued in Year 1 and increasing thereafter)
Paid sick leave
Other paid leaves for Bereavement, Jury Duty & Bone Marrow/Organ Donation
Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
Variety of optional insurances including Supplemental Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Travel as well as Identity Theft Protection
Flexible Spending Account
Self-funded Health Savings Account on Base Medical Insurance Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Alternative transportation incentives
Healthy Living reimbursement
Unique programs including Medical Hardship Payroll Loans, Employee Referral Bonuses & Will preparation services