Director, Safety Compliance
InnovAge Holding Corp., Denver, CO, United States
The Director of Safety Compliance is responsible for monitoring compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations and codes governing safety to maintain a safe environment for all related functions and facilities of InnovAge. The Director of Safety Compliance shall develop, implement, and enforce safety regulatory compliant standards of practice to include fire safety, general safety, physical environment safety, and transportation safety.
Functional Category: Management of Safety Compliance Program Estimated Percent of time Spent – 75%
Develop and maintain effective relationships with key internal stakeholders, including management, other corporate groups and teams, business lines and regions to build consensus and leverage cross‑functional resources to mitigate safety risks to the organization.
Coordinate with relevant stakeholders and staff to enforce compliance with policies and standards to help ensure consistent application of safety practices across the organization and timely response to various safety events.
Develop and implement safety risk and compliance audits for all InnovAge properties. Leverage stakeholder relationships to influence successful mitigation of resulting safety findings.
Develop, implement, enforce, and update safety‑related standards and procedures.
Assist in the development of standardized and consistent enterprise policies to ensure compliance with safety‑related regulations and guidelines.
Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, CMS, OSHA, and other applicable regulations.
Monitor to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations and codes governing safety.
Manage department budget, approve purchases, and negotiate appropriate vendor contracts for the safety compliance program.
Develop short and long‑term strategic goals in alignment with enterprise strategic goals.
Develop and provide safety education and awareness, conduct briefings, and participate in inspections and audits.
Oversee the creation and implementation of facility safety accountability model and on‑site reviews and audits to ensure compliance with the model.
Monitor all current information on regulations and requirements related to hazardous materials and agents.
Direct the industrial hygiene, occupation, and general safety programs to ensure a safe environment and compliance with safety standards.
Lead the improvement of safety operations, safety training, and applicable safety compliance programs.
Assist in the new employee orientation process by ensuring the provision of safety‑related training.
Ensure a formal accident/incident investigation program that includes root‑cause analysis.
Promote a heightened awareness of workplace safety by setting a tone that engages employees.
Functional Category: Supervision Estimated Percent of time Spent – 25%
Effectively supervise and manage direct staff reports and provide, by example and leadership, motivation and direction to employees of the organization.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable state and federal employment laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; recognizing and rewarding employees; corrective disciplinary procedures and practices (under direction of supervisor and in partnership with Human Resources), addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Ensure annual employee performance reviews are conducted in a timely and effective manner. Evaluate performance of employees for compliance with established policies and objectives of the organization and contributions in attaining objectives.
Help set the tone of the department to ensure morale, teamwork, and that the positive employment culture of the organization is maintained.
Regularly schedule leadership/management, department, and staff 1:1 meetings to provide leadership, development, and a forum for communication to ensure coordination and collaboration in meeting organization and individual goals.
Other Responsibilities
Demonstrate a commitment to the quality improvement process and the philosophy of continuous improvement; identify and respond actively and with sensitivity to the needs of all concerned; participate as a team player in all phases of the organization; and be open and responsive to change.
Communicate and interact with co‑workers and all others in a pleasant and professional manner at all times.
Maintain strict confidentiality of personnel data, proprietary information, and sensitive materials as required.
Maximize cost efficiency and productivity in the use of all resources of the department and organization.
Attend all required department events, staff meetings, and any other job‑related functions. Attend and successfully complete all mandatory trainings.
Do not communicate with any news media or volunteer business information to other agencies. Direct public relations issues to the appropriate person.
Do not enter into any contract without approval which commits the organization to any obligation, or which transfers company assets to any outside interests, or which involves expenditures of a capital nature.
Perform within position and personal limitations and provide information to employees, co‑workers, business contacts, and others only as able and appropriate for position.
Comply with all InnovAge policies and procedures.
Immediately stop a process that jeopardizes safety or security.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel Requirements Estimated Percent of time Spent – 50%
Travel between InnovAge worksites nationwide.
Overnight travel out of state.
Relocation Must be open to relocation based on business necessity.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIRED
Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
State issued driver’s license, personal transportation, good driving record and auto insurance as required by law and the ability to travel.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) designation or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire date.
Minimum ten (10) years of combined broad‑based safety administration/management experience.
Ideal candidate will have safety experience in the healthcare industry at health delivery and/or insurance organizations.
Strong leadership and management skills and a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience supervising staff and managing a safety department.
Previous experience and proven ability to effectively train/educate adult learners.
PREFERRED
Education: Bachelor’s degree preferably in Safety Management related field.
BCSP Certified Safety Professional (CSP), preferred.
Other safety related license or certification.
Minimum 10 years of experience in safety with several of those years in healthcare preferred.
Demonstrated subject matter expertise in safety operations, with a clear understanding of risk management principles.
In‑depth knowledge of design, implementation, and maintenance of safety programs and service as well as conducting investigations.
Ability to perform in‑depth investigations for safety incidents including fact‑finding, interviewing, recommending corrective action measures, and compiling and reporting results to leadership.
Experience with providing safety monitoring and incident response for a corporate environment.
High‑level critical thinking and analytical skills, management experience and exceptional relationship‑management competencies to understand the impact and sensitivity of safety issues.
Advanced and functional understanding of current and emerging safety industry standards, technologies and systems.
Ability to develop and project‑manage full life‑cycle implementations for core safety programs, including creation of policies, standards, guidelines, processes, procedures, plans and tactical deployment of safety technologies.
Compensation & Benefits Salaries are determined by various factors such as qualifications, experience, and location, and do not include potential bonuses or benefits. Our extensive benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, short and long‑term disability, life insurance and AD&D, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays.
Salary Range: $103,300 - $134,400.
Attention Florida Applicants This position requires a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit the Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Applicants are considered until the position is filled.
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Functional Category: Management of Safety Compliance Program Estimated Percent of time Spent – 75%
Develop and maintain effective relationships with key internal stakeholders, including management, other corporate groups and teams, business lines and regions to build consensus and leverage cross‑functional resources to mitigate safety risks to the organization.
Coordinate with relevant stakeholders and staff to enforce compliance with policies and standards to help ensure consistent application of safety practices across the organization and timely response to various safety events.
Develop and implement safety risk and compliance audits for all InnovAge properties. Leverage stakeholder relationships to influence successful mitigation of resulting safety findings.
Develop, implement, enforce, and update safety‑related standards and procedures.
Assist in the development of standardized and consistent enterprise policies to ensure compliance with safety‑related regulations and guidelines.
Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, CMS, OSHA, and other applicable regulations.
Monitor to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations and codes governing safety.
Manage department budget, approve purchases, and negotiate appropriate vendor contracts for the safety compliance program.
Develop short and long‑term strategic goals in alignment with enterprise strategic goals.
Develop and provide safety education and awareness, conduct briefings, and participate in inspections and audits.
Oversee the creation and implementation of facility safety accountability model and on‑site reviews and audits to ensure compliance with the model.
Monitor all current information on regulations and requirements related to hazardous materials and agents.
Direct the industrial hygiene, occupation, and general safety programs to ensure a safe environment and compliance with safety standards.
Lead the improvement of safety operations, safety training, and applicable safety compliance programs.
Assist in the new employee orientation process by ensuring the provision of safety‑related training.
Ensure a formal accident/incident investigation program that includes root‑cause analysis.
Promote a heightened awareness of workplace safety by setting a tone that engages employees.
Functional Category: Supervision Estimated Percent of time Spent – 25%
Effectively supervise and manage direct staff reports and provide, by example and leadership, motivation and direction to employees of the organization.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable state and federal employment laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; recognizing and rewarding employees; corrective disciplinary procedures and practices (under direction of supervisor and in partnership with Human Resources), addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Ensure annual employee performance reviews are conducted in a timely and effective manner. Evaluate performance of employees for compliance with established policies and objectives of the organization and contributions in attaining objectives.
Help set the tone of the department to ensure morale, teamwork, and that the positive employment culture of the organization is maintained.
Regularly schedule leadership/management, department, and staff 1:1 meetings to provide leadership, development, and a forum for communication to ensure coordination and collaboration in meeting organization and individual goals.
Other Responsibilities
Demonstrate a commitment to the quality improvement process and the philosophy of continuous improvement; identify and respond actively and with sensitivity to the needs of all concerned; participate as a team player in all phases of the organization; and be open and responsive to change.
Communicate and interact with co‑workers and all others in a pleasant and professional manner at all times.
Maintain strict confidentiality of personnel data, proprietary information, and sensitive materials as required.
Maximize cost efficiency and productivity in the use of all resources of the department and organization.
Attend all required department events, staff meetings, and any other job‑related functions. Attend and successfully complete all mandatory trainings.
Do not communicate with any news media or volunteer business information to other agencies. Direct public relations issues to the appropriate person.
Do not enter into any contract without approval which commits the organization to any obligation, or which transfers company assets to any outside interests, or which involves expenditures of a capital nature.
Perform within position and personal limitations and provide information to employees, co‑workers, business contacts, and others only as able and appropriate for position.
Comply with all InnovAge policies and procedures.
Immediately stop a process that jeopardizes safety or security.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel Requirements Estimated Percent of time Spent – 50%
Travel between InnovAge worksites nationwide.
Overnight travel out of state.
Relocation Must be open to relocation based on business necessity.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIRED
Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
State issued driver’s license, personal transportation, good driving record and auto insurance as required by law and the ability to travel.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) designation or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire date.
Minimum ten (10) years of combined broad‑based safety administration/management experience.
Ideal candidate will have safety experience in the healthcare industry at health delivery and/or insurance organizations.
Strong leadership and management skills and a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience supervising staff and managing a safety department.
Previous experience and proven ability to effectively train/educate adult learners.
PREFERRED
Education: Bachelor’s degree preferably in Safety Management related field.
BCSP Certified Safety Professional (CSP), preferred.
Other safety related license or certification.
Minimum 10 years of experience in safety with several of those years in healthcare preferred.
Demonstrated subject matter expertise in safety operations, with a clear understanding of risk management principles.
In‑depth knowledge of design, implementation, and maintenance of safety programs and service as well as conducting investigations.
Ability to perform in‑depth investigations for safety incidents including fact‑finding, interviewing, recommending corrective action measures, and compiling and reporting results to leadership.
Experience with providing safety monitoring and incident response for a corporate environment.
High‑level critical thinking and analytical skills, management experience and exceptional relationship‑management competencies to understand the impact and sensitivity of safety issues.
Advanced and functional understanding of current and emerging safety industry standards, technologies and systems.
Ability to develop and project‑manage full life‑cycle implementations for core safety programs, including creation of policies, standards, guidelines, processes, procedures, plans and tactical deployment of safety technologies.
Compensation & Benefits Salaries are determined by various factors such as qualifications, experience, and location, and do not include potential bonuses or benefits. Our extensive benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, short and long‑term disability, life insurance and AD&D, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays.
Salary Range: $103,300 - $134,400.
Attention Florida Applicants This position requires a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit the Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Applicants are considered until the position is filled.
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