Safety Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Hours : Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Location : Lynchburg VA, 24501

May consider applicants who do not meet the minimum education and experience requirements to begin in a trainee capacity.

Position Summary

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for the weekly, monthly, and annual inspections of all intermediate care facility (ICF) homes within Horizon. This individual will document deficiencies and identify and coordinate connections to ensure a safe environment for clients, staff, and visitors. This position will report to Horizon’s Health and Safety Officer to ensure compliance with safety regulations and Horizon’s health and safety policies and procedures for ICF housing. This position will communicate as needed with housing managers and staff to ensure compliance with the Life Safety Code and local fire codes, as well as CMS as it relates to disaster preparedness.

Required Education and Experience

• Certificate or associate’s degree in occupational safety & health or in any other field that is relevant to safety management.
• One (1) year of experience with occupational safety, administering or assisting with workplace safety programs or equivalent experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and / or experience will be considered
• Preferred experience in public safety or code compliance

Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

FEMA / EMI IS-100 Intro incident command

Horizon Environment

Horizon Behavioral Health Community Services Board (CSB) is in the beautiful heart of Central Virginia. Whether your passions be hiking the Appalachian Trails, kayaking the James River Blueways, or a Sunday drive along the world-famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Lynchburg Virginia offers small-town southern charm with an active culture of music festivals, outdoor activities, world-class performing arts and a revitalized downtown that placed it at the top of the list by Reviews.org as the 2019 best place for millennials to move. Horizon is also the proud recipient of Living in Lynchburg’s 2021 Giving Back Award, Best of Lynchburg for Counseling Services for multiple consecutive years and named Best Place to Work by Lynchburg Business Magazine in 2023, and again in 2024!

The Best Benefits for Those Who Take Care of the Community

We’re proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizon’s annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community through the year. If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities.

To Apply – Please visit our online career center at https : / / www.horizonbh.org / careers /

Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).