Safety & Compliance Specialist I/II

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Agoura Hills, CA
1-3 Years Experience
Social Impact
The Role
The Safety and Compliance Specialist I/II is responsible for developing and implementing safety programs and policies, conducting safety assessments, managing workers' compensation processes, and ensuring compliance with occupational safety regulations. The role involves collaborating with committees and various departments to enhance workplace safety and employee well-being.
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Summary:
The Safety and Compliance Specialist I/II is responsible for designing, developing and implementing the organization's safety programs, policies and procedures with the assistance of an outside safety firm (outsourced partnership).
Duties:

  1. Safety Program Development and Implementation
    1. Create and manage various safety programs including California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan in collaboration with the safety committee, IT and facilities departments
    2. Conduct safety needs assessments
    3. Lead the safety committee and hold regular meetings
    4. Plan and organize evacuation drills
    5. Work with area ministry offices on their evacuation drill/safety plans that address the natural disasters that occur in those states/locations
    6. Research, create, implement, and conduct safety training for current and newly hired employees.
    7. Maintain safety red box and roll call sheets and emergency contact information in the HRIS and maintain employee alert system
  2. Worker’s Compensation (WC)
    1. Document work related illnesses and injuries and authorize medical treatment
    2. Document Covid incidents and communicate return to office protocols
    3. Investigate and analyze incident data to identify root causes and trends and work with stakeholder to correct hazards
    4. Manage the WC claim process
    5. Assist with the annual worker’s compensation audit
    6. Work with Manager, Payroll and Benefits on WC leaves of absence
    7. Locate and set-up new medical facilities for injured workers
  3. Health and Wellness
    1. Recommend and implement work injury preventative measures such as ergonomic assessments and workplace inspections, etc. and assess whether a consultant is needed.
    2. Order ergonomic equipment for employees and request a doctor’s note, when applicable
  4. Compliance Recordkeeping & Reporting
    1. Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and the COVID emergency temporary standards (ETS).
    2. OSHA recordkeeping/reporting i.e. Form 301 report, Form 300 log, Form 300A Summary and 300a electronic submission
    3. Various governmental safety and Covid reporting and required employee communications
    4. Employment posters – place annual orders – display new posters in various locations though the office – update e-Posters on company SharePoint Site
    5. Assist with updating the employee handbook
    6. Assist with the CA live scan compliance program – review employee’s live scans results, maintain policies and update the Retreats and Getaways page on company SharePoint site
    7. Stay abreast of safety and Covid regulations and standards relevant to the industry and all Joni and Friends locations

Qualifications:

  • Must possess a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with the Joni and Friends statement of faith
  • Desire to serve in a growing and dynamic Christian service ministry
  • Bachelor’s degree in business or human resources
  • Experience developing and managing a safety program in an office setting. Specialist I: Requires 1-3 years of experience and Specialist II: Requires 4+ years of experience. Consideration will be given for 5-years of experience working in HR with safety and compliance responsibilities
  • Ability to work in a team as the role will require leading a safety committee and partnering with the IT and Facilities departments and the ability to be self-disciplined when working independently
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to engage effectively with all levels of employees and leadership
  • Good problem solving and researching skills for determining best practice solutions
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Experience with planning and conducting safety drills
  • Working knowledge of Cal-OSHA and OSHA regulations, HR compliance and governmental reporting
  • Experience with creating, implementing, and communicating safety training content
  • CPR certification required or willingness to undergo training
  • Willingness to undergo a live scan to become confirmed as a live scan Custodian of Records (COR)
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite
  • Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically Joni and Friends is desirable

Compensation for this role is based on experience: Specialist I (1-3 years of experience) $25.30-$29.50 per hour and Specialist II (4+ years of experience) $28.00-32.50 per hour. This is a hybrid position in the Agoura Hills location Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, remote Wednesday and Friday. 

The Company
HQ: Agoura Hills, CA
280 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1979

What We Do

Nearly 1 billion people around the world live with disabilities. Many of these individuals and their families live in poverty, pain, and despair. Together we can change this.

We envision a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ.

Founded by Joni Eareckson Tada in 1979, Joni and Friends is dedicated to reaching out to families living with disability all around the globe with gospel-adorned hope. We extend gospel-centered care through Community Support, Respite, Retreats and Getaways, and Crisis Response. And we connect families with Christ-honoring, disability-friendly churches where they find a place belong.

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