Safety Officer, Correctional Health Services (2024)

Full-time

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About:

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city’s five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. Visit us at nychhc.org and stay connected on facebook.com/nycHHC or Twitter@hhcnyc.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation’s leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation’s largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City’s criminal justice reform efforts.

Job Description:

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

Since 2016, Correctional Health Services (CHS) has been the direct provider of health care in the New York City jails. Deeply committed to human dignity and patient rights, CHS is part of the NYC Health + Hospitals system and is a key partner in the City’s efforts to reform the criminal-legal system. Our in-jail clinical services include medical, nursing, and mental health care; substance-use treatment; social work; dental and vision care; discharge planning; and reentry support.

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Director of Safety, or designee, the Safety Officer plans, conducts and evaluates a comprehensive environmental and safety program to promote a safe working environment; implements and maintains CHS safety policies and procedures; participates in the safety training and education of staff; assess work areas for potential hazards; assists in the response and reporting of workplace violence incidents and staff injuries; and performs other related work.

Departmental Preferences

• Minimum four (4) years of experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity in health care administration or operations management
• Two (2) years of relevant experience in EHS, Bio Safety, Process Safety, or Risk Management and background; or,
• An equivalent combination of training, education and experience in related fields and educational disciplines; and,
• High degree of professionalism, courtesy, strong work ethic, integrity, regard for confidentiality and ability to work with discretion on sensitive matters
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and strong organizational and follow-through to coordinate work plans, prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
• Ability to adapt to new situations, collaborate with team members, and work under pressure with minimal supervision, when necessary.
• Ability to develop reports and analysis

Examples of Typical Tasks:

• Implement and maintain safety standards and protocols that comply with local, state, and federal regulations. This includes conducting routine safety inspections and risk assessments to identify potential hazards.
• Conduct in-service education to healthcare personnel on safety procedures, including but not limited to situational awareness, workplace violence prevention, emergency response actions, and crisis management.
• Represent CHS as needed in internal or external committees and workgroups where Safety representation or perspective is required.
• Compile workplace violence and staff injury reports for distribution to required entities.
• Assist in maintaining workplace violence, occupational injury, and other safety-related databases and logs. Analyzes data to identify trends and areas for improvement in safety practices.
• Respond on-site to serious incidents of workplace violence, occupational injury, or environmental hazards, to gather factual information and develop a detailed report of findings.
• Prepare written summaries and fire safety checklists for safety rounds conducted at Rikers Island, community warehouses, and court-based facilities.
• Aid in establishing methods to improve safe clinic operations efficiency while reducing the risks associated with workplace violence incidents, environmental hazards, and overall staff safety.
• Monitor compliance with safety regulations and conduct periodic audits to ensure adherence to health and safety standards.
• Performs regularly scheduled and unannounced walkthrough of clinic facilities and other work areas and engage with personnel to identify, document and address their workplace concerns in a timely manner.
• Assist in facilitating monthly and quarterly workplace violence and safety meetings with key stakeholders.
• Coordinates the submission of documentation relevant to incidents of occupational injury or an accident to New York City Health and Hospitals (H+H) or Physician Affiliate Group of New York’s Human Resources department.
• Assist in planning for the program/service through consultation with clinic leadership and staff and other CHS disciplines in order to coordinate joint WPV/safety and management objectives.
• Other relevant assignments as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Engineering or Social Sciences, Health Care Specialization, Physical Sciences or related discipline and four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative, managerial and/or consultative experience and background; or
2. A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines, as listed in “1” above, and five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative, managerial and consultative experience and background; or
3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of training, education and/or experience. However, all candidates must have a minimum of a Baccalaureate degree in disciplines, as listed in “1” above.

How to Apply:

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the “Apply Now” button or mail your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:

NYC Health + Hospitals / Correctional Health Services

Talent Acquisition

Human Resources Department
55 Water Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10041
Attn: Talent Acquisition

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees’ Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs