Safety Officer

International SOS Government Medical Services•Sarasota, FL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is in support of the County of Sarasota, Florida to provide care for those with special needs who are displaced in the event of a largescale disaster. This position requires the individual to be able to respond to an emergency within 24 hours of notice and to establish care with in 72 hours of notification. This is a post disaster mission and will require the candidate to be onsite until conclusion of the operation. The Safety Officer has overall responsibility for the supervision and development of staff who facilitate organization and support safety across the project. This position will improve staff competencies, assess individual performance, evaluate program effectiveness and communication with key stakeholders. This role assures the use of disciplined improvement processes and tools and provides performance measurement. The Safety Officer uses safety driven principles to support a just and reliable culture. This person will utilize the resources and activities of the organization to support the Safety Program. The Safety Officer works closely with leaders across the project to understand operational direction and priorities that promote safety.

Requirements

A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a Safety Officer Role.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Critical thinking skills.
Cultural competency.
Integrity and honesty.
Bachelor’s or higher in relevant field.
OSHA (Occupational Safety Health Administration) and/or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) training.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Physically capable of performing duties and responsibilities as listed above.
Ability to work in an austere environment; exposure to heat and extreme weather conditions.
Frequent use of common office technology such as the computer, telephone etc.
Ability to drive a vehicle on behalf of the company.
Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
May require bending, stooping, and lifting up to 35 lbs.
Travel to Sarasota upon notification.
Current and valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of “Special Needs” populations (Preferred).
Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web-based training and communications.
Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.
Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
Demonstrate strong organization and time management skills.
Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
Cultural competency and interpersonal skills.
Experience in Disaster Relief, working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor.
Experience in collaboration with state and local medical facilities.

Responsibilities

Support OHS policies.
Advise on safety topics.
Conduct risk assessments.
Update policies.
Organize training.
Inspect premises.
Investigate incidents.
Report occurrences.
Compile safety programs.
Practice safe working techniques.
Implement and maintaining health and safety standards.
Establish a professional relationship with employees.
Maintain compliance with all safety regulations.
Conduct regular staff meetings to share best practices.
Identify hazardous waste and disposing of it correctly.
Promote safety initiatives.
Document staff information, meeting minutes, and reports for management.
Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.