Safety Risk Agency Manager

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Risk Agency Manager plays a critical role in promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across our organization. This position oversees safety and emergency preparedness initiatives, identifies opportunities to reduce risk, and collaborates with staff and leadership to ensure a safe environment for employees, clients, and visitors. At our behavioral health clinic, we are committed to support our employees by providing the resources and opportunities need to thrive personally and professionally. We invest in employee well-being, professional development, continued learning, and career growth while empowering our team members to make a positive impact in the communities we serve. Our compassionate and dedicated employees works collaboratively to provide quality behavioral health services while maintaining the highest standards of safety, respect, and care. Join us in advancing our mission and become a part of a team committed to improving lives and strengthening our community.

Requirements

• Five years of experience in safety inspection or training, emergency preparedness, safety education or promotion, risk management, or administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience plus two years of experience in safety inspection or training, emergency preparedness, safety education or promotion, risk management, or administrative services; OR A bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience in safety inspection or training, emergency preparedness, safety education or promotion, risk management, or administrative services; OR An advanced degree plus one year of experience in safety inspection or training, emergency preparedness, safety education or promotion, risk management, or administrative services.
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for the Emergency Response Team.
• Coordinates resources between state agencies and local authorities.
• Leads the preparedness and response of behavioral health teams.
• Recommend policies and procedures to support for disaster response and recovery initiatives.
• Chairs the Crisis Intervention Team Training Institute.
• Serves on local and state committees involved in emergency preparedness.
• Oversees the deployment to the Medical Special Needs Shelter (MSNS), Red Cross shelters, and other community shelters.
• Provides training and education to address behavioral health crises.
• Complies data and issues a formal report to the executive team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level