ICF Safety Coordinator

Hours: Fulltime 37.5 hours per week)

Location: burg VA 24501

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

Position Summary

The ICF 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 Horizons Health and Safety Officer to ensure compliance with safety regulations and Horizons 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 associates 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

• Knowledge of safety and health standards regulations and codes.
• Ability to complete and maintain CPR First Aid and AED certification.
• Knowledge of NFPA Life Safety Code.
• Knowledge of Virginia fire codes.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel Outlook and Vizio.
• Ability to read and interpret floor plans.
• Ability to understand and successfully complete the following within the first six 6 months of employment:
  1. FEMA/EMI IS100 Intro incident command
  2. FEMA/EMI IS195 basic incident command
  3. FEMA/EMI IS200 basic incident command
  4. FEMA/EMI IS 700 (NIMS) National Incident Command System
• Safety health and accident prevention methods procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to employee safety and occupational health.
• Ability to inspect and evaluate complex safety problems and issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to gather organize and analyze data and complete comprehensive reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to interpret safety and environmental laws and regulations.
• Ability to plan and present safety training programs.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and make timely and effective recommendations.
• Ability to recognize hazardous and emergency situations and take appropriate corrective action.
• Ability to drive and must possess and maintain a valid Virginia drivers license.
• Ability to drive during inclement weather and after dark.
• Required to travel to different Horizon work sites during the day based on operational needs or provide support at other locations.
• Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends holidays etc. as required.

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 worldfamous Blue Ridge Parkway burg Virginia offers smalltown southern charm with an active culture of music festivals outdoor activities worldclass performing arts and a revitalized downtown that placed it at the top of the list by Reviews as the 2019 best place for millennials to move. Horizon is also the proud recipient of Living in burgs 2021 Giving Back Award Best of burg for Counseling Services for multiple consecutive years and named Best Place to Work by burg Business Magazine in 2023 and again in 2024!

The Best Benefits for Those Who Take Care of the Community

Were 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 worklife 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 Horizons 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 Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).