Safety Specialist

Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida Inc • Fort Myers, FL

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About The Position

The Safety Specialist works under the direction of the Safety & Security Administrator to support and coordinate uniform safety and health programs, including 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 compliance with the Corporate Compliance program by reporting improper or unethical conduct and violations of applicable laws, regulations, or program requirements.

The position provides a visible, professional presence for staff, patients, and visitors; observes and reports suspicious or unusual activity; prepares investigative and daily reports; investigates facility concerns; and helps resolve safety issues. Duties also include supporting accident investigations, reporting safety and quality concerns, maintaining outdoor areas by removing small debris, delivering water, and assisting with patient check-in. The specialist may interact with law enforcement and, from time to time, act in place of contracted security personnel. The role requires travel to other facilities as needed.

Requirements

• Read, write, and speak fluent English.
• At least one year of experience as a safety professional in a healthcare setting.
• Extensive knowledge of local, state, and federal safety and health laws, regulations, and standards.
• At least two years of experience in a similar role.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to walk continuously during a ten-hour shift, with normal breaks.
• Ability to work outdoors in all conditions using provided inclement-weather gear.
• Ability to create basic reports and communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and a strong systems orientation.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers and service providers.
• Ability to coordinate with other departments to support information sharing and best practices.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree.
• Team-oriented, creative problem solver who builds honest, open, and trusting relationships that foster cooperation and communication between employees and management.
• Proactive approach with a strong sense of urgency and follow-through.
• Demonstrated track record of sustainable safety performance improvement.
• Adaptive, out-of-the-box thinking and openness to new processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and coordination for safety and health programs, including incident prevention, occupational health, fire protection, emergency preparedness, contractor management, regulatory compliance, and training and development.
• Respond to emergency alarms, including fire and security alarms.
• Report improper or unethical conduct and violations of applicable laws, regulations, or Corporate Compliance program requirements.
• Greet and assist staff, patients, and visitors in a polite and professional manner, providing information and directions.
• Prepare investigative reports and daily reports of accomplishments and completed tasks.
• Observe and report unwanted behavior, criminal activity, and unusual, suspicious, or illegal activity; accurately describe people, vehicles, and other identifying details.
• Maintain a professional environment in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and FHC standards.
• Interact with homeless persons and educate them about available resources.
• Apply knowledge of local quality-of-life ordinances, including those related to public intoxication, public urination, open containers, loitering, trespassing, and panhandling.
• Pick up small debris and litter, and notify managers about spills, large debris, or areas requiring attention.
• Identify and promptly report safety and quality concerns on FHC property, such as infrastructure damage, graffiti, and lighting issues, and correct conditions that adversely affect the facility or its occupants.
• 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.
• Communicate, implement, and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Fulfill water delivery requests throughout the facility.
• Assist with patient check-in upon arrival.
• Interact with law enforcement and other personnel to ascertain the nature of situations and relay information to the Safety & Security Administrator.
• Act in place of contracted security personnel from time to time.
• Travel to other facilities or offices when needed.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Excellent health benefits.
• Company-paid pension.
• Multiple bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED