Risk and Compliance Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

The Risk & Compliance Specialist operates many of the safety, compliance, and quality assurance programs within Friends of Youth. The position supports the Director of Risk & Compliance in the creation and maintenance of documentation and processes, and is primarily responsible for carrying out the tasks outlined in those procedures. The role is instrumental in ensuring compliance with agency expectations and is the primary contact for the performance & quality improvement process. The individual fulfilling this specialized position is expected to support miscellaneous and emergent projects and tasks as relevant to the Risk & Compliance Division.

FLSA Status : Non-exempt, hourly

Reports To : Director, Risk & Compliance

essential duties

Risk and Safety

• Perform bi-annual Site Safety Visits at all properties to document health and safety concerns and oversee corrective actions.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets for all sites and purchase Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary and requested by employees.
• Support employee safety investigations and ensure agency’s Safety Committee is compliant with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Manage the Risk & Compliance Division’s documentation to ensure risk & safety policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and revised for relevance and compliance.
• Develop and support safety training in response to agency needs.
• Promote a culture of safety and elevate concerns to Director of Risk & Compliance as necessary.

Performance and Quality Improvement

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Friends of Youth is committed to equity and creating a diverse and inclusive work environment as an equal opportunity employer. We welcome, honor, and celebrate our clients, colleagues, and communities’ diverse identities and cultures. For more information, email hr@friendsofyouth.org.

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