Applicants in New Mexico or Colorado will also be considered for this position.

OBJECTIVE AND POSITION SUMMARY

The primary function of the Safety and Risk Coordinator II position is to carry out safety and risk functions for assigned programs and business units throughout Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc., its affiliates and/or subsidiaries (CPLC) to aid in the minimization of loss.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities but will collaborate with several team members and programs across CPLC.

SPECIALIZATIONS

A wide degree of creativity, latitude and knowledge is required to meet the challenges faced by this position. Experience with risk avoidance, risk control, risk transfer, and risk retention is preferred. Sound judgment, a commitment to compliance and confidentiality, superior written, verbal, interpersonal communication skills, and attention to detail are essential functions of this position.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Works with the Safety & Risk Manager to complete activities associated with the safety and risk management for CPLC.

- Assists with conducting property/building safety, security, and risk assessments for CPLC in order to identify potential vulnerabilities. Collaborates with the team to analyze and create action plans to address current issues, emerging concerns and vulnerabilities based on the assessments.

- Coordinates disaster response or crisis management activities or changes including fire and evacuation drills that could affect the likelihood of an emergency.

- Develop safety and emergency management plans and continuity of critical departmental processes. Communicates these plans and processes throughout CPLC.

- Works with third party service providers to proactively identify potential risk exposures, recommend and implement solutions, promotes loss prevention strategies.

- Identify safety and compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation. Analyze information gathered by the investigation and prepares report findings and recommendations.

- Prepares and facilitates safety and risk training opportunities.

- Writes safety manuals and evacuation plans to protect company assets, employees, or others on company property.

- Assists the Safety & Risk Manager with the operation, policies, purchases, replacements, and maintenance of the organization’s motor vehicles.

- Provides monthly activity reports to supervisor.

- Provides excellent customer service and direction to CPLC staff.

- Reviews financial documents and budgets. Tracks expenditures to ensure they remain within established guidelines.

- Maintains record-keeping systems relating to assigned duties.

- Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• The ideal candidate will minimally have three (3) years of experience in either a safety or risk position, or four (4) years’ experience in a position which performed safety or risk functions as part of their position, within a corporate environment having multiple locations. Preference will be given for the following: individuals with safety or risk certifications and/or whose work experience includes safety or risk with an insurance agency or brokerage.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related area is preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may meet the qualifications of this position.
• Must pass all applicable background checks to work with children’s programs, maintain and complete a TB test and receive a TDAP vaccination.
• The candidate will acquire and maintain working knowledge of both policy and operational practices of assigned programs and business units throughout CPLC and utilize appropriate techniques and reporting methods to monitor and track current or developing risk and safety issues.
• Must be able to apply deductive and inductive reasoning to capture appropriate reporting data specifically related to each program. In addition, proficiency of computer fundamentals and business software is required, Office 365 preferred.
• Must be self-directed and work independently, however must communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to provide support to programs and business units.

This position will require in/out of state travel so schedule can fluctuate depending on travel needs.