Risk and Safety Program Specialist

Northwest Human Services is a non-profit leader in providing advocacy quality healthcare and social services in Marion and Polk counties since 1970. We are a mission focused organization providing compassionate and professional medical dental psychiatry mental health and wraparound services for those in our community who need it most - uninsured individuals families the homeless and migrant workers. As a Community Health Center we value a culture of equity diverse perspectives and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation collaboration and work-life harmony.

RISK AND SAFETY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Northwest Human Services (NWHS) is seeking a detail-oriented Risk and Safety Program Specialist to support organizational safety emergency preparedness and regulatory compliance across our health systems.

Location: 681 Center St. NE Salem OR 97301

Job Status: Full-time non-exempt

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am -4pm

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Risk & Safety Program Specialist plays a key role in maintaining a safe and compliant environment for staff and clients. This position oversees incident reporting systems supports investigations and corrective actions conducts safety rounds and helps ensure our organization meets HRSA OSHA CDC Joint Commission and state requirements.

You will work closely with the Director of Compliance and operational teams to analyze safety trends maintain documentation support emergency preparedness activities and strengthen a justculture of safety across the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organizational Safety

• Coordinate and facilitate Safety Committee meetings agendas minutes and followup.
• Conduct and track safety inspections corrective actions and documentation.
• Support audits survey readiness and compliance with OSHA HRSA and other regulatory agencies.
• Train Safety Committee Representatives and maintain safetyrelated systems forms and intranet content.
• Plan and coordinate the annual Safety Fair.

Incident Reporting

• Maintain the Compliatric Incident Reporting system and ensure accurate categorization and documentation.
• Track Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and support departments in followup.
• Provide training on incident reporting workflows and investigation processes.
• Compile and analyze trends for leadership and committee reporting.

Monitoring & Compliance

• Support ongoing compliance monitoring mock surveys and documentation reviews.
• Manage organizational recall notices and medical equipment calibration schedules.
• Assist with manual updates proofreading and document standardization.

Emergency Management

• Assist with emergency preparedness drills data tracking and reporting.
• Lead coordination of the annual Great ShakeOut and participate in community drills.
• Represent the organization at Marion County Emergency Management Advisory Meetings.
• Maintain the monthly Evacuation Attendance List.

Additional Duties

• Support risk management reviews process improvement projects and special assignments.
• Completes required training and maintains confidentiality and professionalism.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in risk management safety or emergency preparedness (Bachelors preferred)
• Minimum two years of experience in healthcare social services or human services environments
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent organization attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:Our Agency strives to provide a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive within our industry.

• Healthcare insurance plans: Medical Dental Vision

• Group Life: Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 100% paid by employer
• 403(b) retirement plan with 2% of employer contribution and up to 3% employer match
• Flex Spending Account
• PTO - 10 hours a month for FT positions 40 hrs./wk. up to 20 hours monthly as your tenure grows
• 7 ½ Paid Holidays a year 2 paid floating holidays for full-time positions
• Continuing Education & Training Benefits
• Employee Healthy Living Program Gym Membership & Smoking Cessation

Why Join NWHS

AtNWHSyour work matters! Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of underserved and resilient communities. Be part of a compassionate forward-thinking team that values collaboration inclusion and innovation in delivering exceptional services and community support.

TO APPLY:

To join our team please visit our websiteEmployment ()

For more information contact the HR/Recruiting Department at: 503.588.5828

All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo a criminal records check.

Equal Opportunity Employer We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Required Experience:

Manager