Safety Manager - 10898

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless • Watkins, CO

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring the safety of clients, residents, staff, vendors, and other visitors of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless properties. This position oversees, schedules, and supervises Safety Associates and contracted security to ensure the implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive security and safety program. The role focuses on proactive risk management, staff training, and compliance with safety regulations while upholding a trauma-informed and culturally competent approach to security operations. The Safety Manager supports the Director of Safety in developing safety strategy and coverage needs. This position shares coverage with other managers, and works at various locations, both program and residential owned by CCH.
The safety function at the Coalition is not an extension of a law enforcement agency and should not act as such. While cooperation with such agencies is encouraged, Coalition safety associates are not empowered to detain persons unless an illegal act has occurred on Coalition property. The safety function is not a transportation/escort service for other agencies and safety staff should not use Coalition vehicles for such transportation.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of trauma-informed response, non-violent crisis intervention, and de-escalation best practices.
• Ability to assess potentially disruptive and/or dangerous situations and take appropriate action that promotes a safe environment.
• Ability to train a range of audiences with differing job environments on how to best deter or respond to safety incidents.
• Proficiency in using safety incident software and related office equipment such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and make sound decisions, even under pressure.
• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to foster positive relationships with residents and colleagues.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring all work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, work schedules, and emergency situations.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills, effectively conveying information to diverse audiences.
• Works well with others to achieve common goals, promoting a cooperative environment.
• Three to five years of relevant work experience in safety programs and response, preferably in healthcare, human services, mental health, or group residential settings.
• Experience responding to real time safety incidents in the field and high-volume environments.
• Experience working with leadership to ensure workplace safety, security, and health compliance.
• Experience liaising effectively with frontline staff.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable government regulations.
• Knowledge of homelessness issues and demonstrated sensitivity to underserved populations.
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• CPR/First Aid Certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Must have and maintain in good standing, a Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or in human services preferred.
• Experience as an EMT, firefighter, or first responder preferred.
• Professional certifications such as Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Graduate Safety practitioner (GSP), or National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification preferred
• Completion of FEMA ICS 100 and 700 within first 90 days

Responsibilities

• Deploy appropriate staff and resources to active safety incidents ensuring thorough management of contract security, CCH safety and property staff response, and all emergency response department coordination
• Oversee investigation and debrief of safety incidents as they occur
• Ensure accuracy of occurrence and event reporting
• May perform duties of the safety team in lieu of staff availability to include: staff escorts, wellness checks and other client-facing response as needed
• This position provides response coverage and management of contract security and emergency response teams when incidents occur
• Establish and enforce company policies, safety practices, and regulations while fostering a positive work environment.
• Assist the Director of Safety with the development and conducting of educational and safety training programs at CCH that utilizes trauma informed care and de-escalation best practices.
• Assess property needs for safety upkeep, compliance and evaluation of needed upgrades.
• Complete reporting, analysis and strategy input to respond to site specific security needs based on data driven information.
• Manages schedule and performance for contract security guards and program during shift, including mobile and stationed security coverage.
• Ensure timely & accurate use of all company systems as required while maintaining complete up-to-date records and any future upgrades as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.
• Choice of dental insurance or discount plan.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses.
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members.
• Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting.
• Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year.
• The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees