Safety Specialist

Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida Inc•Bonita Springs, FL

About The Position

The Safety Specialist supports and coordinates the development and administration of uniform safety and health programs under the direction of the Safety & Security Administrator. Program areas include incident prevention, occupational health, fire protection, emergency preparedness, contractor management, regulatory compliance, and related training and development. The role responds to emergency alarms, including fire and security alarms, and supports the organization’s Corporate Compliance program by reporting improper or unethical conduct and violations of laws, regulations, or program requirements. The position combines safety support with facility observation, customer service, reporting, and operational assistance. The Safety Specialist interacts professionally with staff, patients, visitors, homeless persons, law enforcement, and other personnel; reports suspicious activity and facility concerns; investigates problems; and helps address conditions that affect safety. Duties also include litter removal, patient check-in, water delivery, support for accident investigations, and occasionally acting in place of contracted security personnel. The role requires walking continuously during a ten-hour shift with normal breaks, working outdoors in all conditions with provided inclement-weather gear, and the ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Regular bending, stooping, and crouching are also required. Some travel to other facilities is needed, and the employee must be able to travel to all offices.

Requirements

Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
At least one year in a healthcare setting as a safety professional.
Minimum of two years of experience in a similar role.
Extensive knowledge of local, state, and federal safety and health laws, regulations, and standards.
High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to walk continuously during a ten-hour shift, with two 15-minute breaks and a one-hour meal break.
Ability to work outdoors in all conditions using provided inclement-weather gear.
Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move or position objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, and crouch regularly.
Ability to travel to all offices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and strong systems orientation.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and create basic reports.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers and service providers.
Ability to liaise and coordinate with other departments to support efficient information sharing and best practices.
Proactive approach, strong sense of urgency, and follow-through.
Team-oriented, creative problem-solving skills, and ability to build honest, open, and trusting relationships that encourage cooperation and communication between employees and management.
Demonstrated track record of sustainable safety performance improvement.
Ability to adapt to new processes and think creatively.
Computer abilities in word processing and spreadsheet software.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide support and coordination in developing and administering safety and health programs, including incident prevention, occupational health, fire protection, emergency preparedness, contractor management, regulatory compliance, and training.
Respond to emergency alarms, including fire and security alarms.
Report improper or unethical conduct and violations of applicable laws, regulations, or program requirements in accordance with the Corporate Compliance program.
Acknowledge and assist staff, patients, and visitors with professional greetings, information, directions, and other assistance.
Prepare investigative reports and basic daily reports of accomplishments and tasks completed.
Observe and report unwanted behavior or criminal activity, accurately describe people and vehicles, and record and report unusual, suspicious, or illegal activity to the appropriate agency and manager.
Maintain a professional environment in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and organizational standards.
Interact respectfully and effectively with colleagues and homeless persons, including educating homeless persons about available resources.
Apply knowledge of local quality-of-life ordinances, including those concerning public intoxication, public urination, open containers, loitering, trespassing, and panhandling.
Remove small litter and debris from sidewalks and alleys, and notify a manager about spills, large debris, or areas needing attention.
Identify and promptly report safety and quality concerns on FHC property, including infrastructure, graffiti, and lighting issues, and correct conditions that adversely affect facilities or people on site.
Investigate facility problems involving patients, visitors, or staff; resolve issues and follow through on ideas to reduce office safety violations.
Provide support for accident investigations when applicable.
Complete tasks assigned by the Safety Administrator or executive staff, and communicate, implement, and enforce company policies and procedures.
Handle water delivery requests throughout the facility and check in patients when they arrive.
Interact with law enforcement and other personnel to determine the nature of situations and relay information to the Safety & Security Administrator.
Occasionally act in place of normally contracted security personnel.
Travel to other facilities or offices when needed.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.