Safety Supervisor
About The Position
As the Safety Supervisor, you will oversee daily safety operations at the CCS Basic Needs – Salt Lake (BN-SL) campus while serving as an active, hands-on member of the Safety Team. You will directly supervise Safety Specialists, providing leadership, coaching, scheduling support, incident management, and training, and step in to cover shifts during absences, high-volume days, and staffing shortages. You will work closely with the Basic Needs Operations Manager and other location leadership to maintain a safe, welcoming, and trauma-informed environment for clients, staff, volunteers, and visitors.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to apply a trauma-informed approach.
- Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during emergencies.
- Ability to work respectfully and effectively with diverse populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and substance use disorders.
- Prior experience directly supervising or leading staff, including responsibility for performance conversations, corrective action, or staff development.
- Must pass a national BCI/FBI background check.
- Must complete the CCS Safety Academy training program (including CPI de-escalation, trauma-informed care, Mental Health First Aid, QPR suicide prevention, Naloxone administration, CPR/AED/First Aid, and Stop the Bleed) within 90-days of hire, and complete recertification as required.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience in security, safety, behavioral health, shelter operations, corrections, EMS, military service, or a related field.
- Experience with staff scheduling and coverage planning.
- Familiarity with HR processes related to hiring input and performance documentation.
Responsibilities
- Directly supervise Safety Specialists, including hiring input, performance management, and corrective action.
- Provide leadership and day-to-day direction to Safety Specialists.
- Respond to and coordinate emergency situations, serving as incident commander when needed.
- Lead de-escalation efforts during client conflicts or behavioral incidents.
- Coordinate building evacuations and emergency response procedures.
- Complete and review incident reports and maintain safety logs and documentation.
- Train and coach Safety Specialists, including onboarding new team members.
- Conduct routine safety inspections and facility rounds.
- Serve as the primary liaison with law enforcement, EMS, and partner agencies when needed.
- Fill safety shifts during vacations, absences, training, and high-volume days.
- Assist with scheduling and coverage planning across the Safety Team.
- Perform all duties of the Safety Specialist role in addition to the above, as needed to support coverage.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
