Health & Safety Coordinator - Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino

Reports to:

Risk Manager

Job Summary:

The Health and Safety Coordinator is primarily responsible for ensuring the safety of KLEC team members, guests, and KLEC property and for identifying and reporting potential safety hazards. This position is responsible for handling all team member and guest injury reports, injury investigations, Worker's Compensation claims and established Risk Management Programs.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure compliance with the applicable Tribal, Federal and other laws and gaming regulations and Kickapoo Lucky Eagle policies and procedures.
• Ensure the highest possible standards of guest services by properly listening and responding to guest and team member concerns and questions.
• Gather data and related backup to guest and team member injury reports, general liability and property claims.
• Investigate claims, determine cause of accidents and assist in implementing safety recommendations.
• Ensure facility standards are at the highest level possible at all times by conducting daily walk-throughs of the property, both interior and exterior.
• Collect and report all data entry for the purpose of assisting the Risk Manager with processing compensation reimbursements in conjunction with established outside agencies.
• Collect guest and team member contact information and keep active files on open claims.
• Inform Risk Manager of any compliance issues related to requirements pertaining to safety and codes directly affecting workplace and guest safety.
• Evaluate policies and procedures in respect to loss prevention and safety.
• Present general safety and worker's compensation topics at new hire orientation.
• Attend Safety Committee meetings.
• Interact with local law enforcement and medical treatment providers as necessary.
• Gather and edit reports as necessary.
• Initiate and follow through on all team member Worker's Compensation claims.
• Schedule appointments for team members with physicians.
• Notify team members of any changes to their claim status.
• Provide feedback to Risk Manager to assist with planning and implementation of budget.
• Enforce Hazard Communications (HAZCOM), Blood Borne Pathogens and Lock Out/Tag Out.
• Process inventory and is responsible for the accountability of material and equipment used by Risk Management.
• Maintain professional daily contact with internal and external guests in relation to injuries, accidents, safety concerns, and safety reports.
• Demonstrate and promote KLECH core values and MAD skills.
• Manage and maintain security of confidential information entrusted to position.
• Attend and satisfactorily complete all required training as assigned.
• Monitor compliance with Federal currency transaction reporting requirements, Title 31 requirements and IRS Currency Transaction Reports and property established Anti-Money Laundering policies. Maintain accurate MTL, MIL, CTR and SAR as needed.
• The essential functions listed above are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities pertinent to this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements to Qualifications:

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Must possess knowledge of safety standards.
• Must possess exceptional filing skills.
• Must possess knowledge in efficiently navigating various computer applications or programs.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Five (5) years of experience in related field, preferred.
• Certifications or training in Safety or OSHA related topics, preferred.
• Strong communication skills in English both written and oral. Spanish or other language skills a plus.

Other Criteria:

Qualified Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Members and qualified Native American preference is observed.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with the General Manager, Directors, Managers, vendors and all staff.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, stressful environment.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and multi-task.
• Ability to have strong critical thinking, analytical and guest service skills.
• Must possess a positive attitude with strong organizational qualities.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
• Ability to understand complex instructions and material.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers of all levels.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and demonstrate teamwork.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to follow and comply with established Casino guest service programs.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this position, the team member is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, push, pull, climb and bend for extended periods; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen on a regular basis.
• The team member must be able to concentrate for prolonged periods.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• The team member must be able to communicate effectively in person or using telecommunications equipment.
• The team member must have the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, touch-screen display, telephone and calculator.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Casino floor, outside premises and normal office setting.
• Frequent walking and standing in a smoke filled environment and frequent contact with the general public.
• Temperature controlled environment with varying noise levels. May be exposed to high levels of noise throughout the day.
• May be exposed to inclement weather and extreme weather conditions.
• Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to perform under pressure and work long hours under stressful conditions.
• May be exposed to the risks associated in attempting to resolve issues with difficult guests and extremely irate staff members.
• May be exposed to various types of lighting including, but not limited to: artificial fluorescent lights, flashing lights, strobe lights, multiple colored lights, etc.
• Travel may be required to perform one or more essential functions of this position.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to obtain and retain a KTTT Gaming Commission License, including successful completion of background check necessary to obtain and maintain license. Responsible to keep all documents current and valid at all times.
• Must be able to provide authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to commute to and from work.
• Must comply with KLEC handbook, internal policy and procedures, and gaming regulations set within KLEC.