Director of Safety and Security
Job Details
Job Location
CHI - Haven House - Bronx, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$90,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year
Description
WHO IS CHI?
Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.
WHAT DOES CHI OFFER?
CHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community. We are proud to offer:
Generous Paid time off
Personal and Sick Days
Health insurance and health reimbursement account
Dental and vision plans
Flexible spending account
AFLAC supplemental insurance
Dependent Care Spending Account
Commuter Transit and Parking Account
Working Advantage- Employee Perks
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Monthly trainings and career development plans
JOB SUMMARY
The Safety Manager is responsible for continuously monitoring and adapting safety and security procedures and operations to ensure a safe and fully compliant work environment for all employees. The Director of Safety and Security will perform a range of administrative and technological functioning within the agency. Under the direction and supervision of the VP of Operations, the Director of Safety and Security with coordinate all assigned special projects.
Pay: $90,000 annual salary.
FLSA: Exempt, not eligible for overtime.
Location: office located in the Bronx, NY (but will be responsible to travel to site throughout NYC, Long Island, Westchester and Hudson Valley)
Schedule: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday
JOB-RELATED DUTIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
These duties are essential and specific to the successful implementation of the position.
Safety:
Advise the company's administrative team on safety issues and compliance in specific projects and operations
Inspect and verify company compliance with relevant safety regulations
Maintain accurate and current records in accordance with guidelines
Analyze incident reports, metrics and injury case studies to institute changes that lead to a safer environment
Develop operations goals and objectives, and procedures, and implementing changes to existing standards and procedures
Provide safety training for employees on policies, regulations and procedures
Coordinating and certifying the implementation of all city, state, and federal building codes and industry standards, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Universal Precautions Policies and Procedures
- Recruiting, supervising, monitoring, and evaluating directors, managers, and supervisors to ensure they successfully perform routine daily, weekly, and periodic tasks
Update all safety protocols in compliance with all state and federal regulations.
Ensure all regulations with FDNY comply including F80 and F02 certifications. Coordinate with FDNY to ensure all fire panels are operation properly.
Performing monthly walk-through to inspect operations at all facilities, including all major building systems
Managing the collection, presentation, and reporting of data regarding all activities related to safety and/or infractions
Responsible for all record keeping such as, updated logs and accurate record of all safety, security infractions and incidents.
Overseeing the internal and external operations-related systems, tests, and inspections
Security
Implementing security policies and procedures, ensuring they are followed by all employees
Coordinating security operations with local law enforcement agencies as well as private security companies
Providing security training to employees on topics such as recognizing security risks and how to respond to emergencies
Ensuring background checks and issuing security clearances for new employees
Act as a liaison between security companies administration
Conducting investigations into security breaches and provide reports detailing the events and actions taken
Ensuring compliance with local, state and federal security laws and regulations
Oversee all security compliance and coordinate with Human Resources on security clearances
Oversee the billing for all security services provided
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and in-service trainings to maintain and improve professional competence
Oversee and conduct annual threat assessments at all CHI facilities
Other job responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
What do I need to apply?
Minimum bachelor's degree in a related field, or 5-7 years of relevant work experience.
Valid F80/F89 Certificate of Fitness from the FDNY
Valid OSHA 30 certification
Eligible for NYS security licensure certification
Ability to travel to satellite locations throughout the agency, both within and outside of region as needed.
Refined ability to delegate responsibilities and provide leadership and training to key personnel.
Possession of key competencies, including conflict management, business negotiation, organization and decision making.
Intermediate or expert level proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Outlook, and on the internet .
Strong and evident belief in the mission and core values of Community Housing Innovations.
DIVERSTY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Community Housing Innovations Inc (CHI) respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Community Housing Innovations is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment.
Email: careers@communityhousing.org
