Safety Manager - Cayuga Centers

Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a Safety Manager

Location: Auburn, NY or New York, NY

Pay: $58,458 - $62,400 (Based on location)

About Cayuga Centers

Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth and families. We have offices in 10 cities and serve over 10,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!

At Cayuga Centers, we embrace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.

Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or applicant based on race, color, creed, hair style/texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

Core Competencies for all at Cayuga Centers include the ability to:

• Demonstrate a commitment to Team Work and Collaboration.

• Deliver results that reflect a commitment to Excellence and Efficiency.

• Lead in a manner that reflects a Strong Belief in the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

• Act and Lead with Human Sensitivity and Respect.

• Embrace Change, Innovation, and Opportunities that will serve to Strengthen and Advance the Cayuga Centers’ mission, vision, and programs.

Cayuga Centers is committed to providing our staff with the safest possible work environment. The Safety Manager is responsible for assisting in the management of vehicle, physical plant, and employee safety, Accidents reports, Vehicles claims/services, Cayuga Centers property inspection, research and development of new Wellness initiatives to benefit each employee, and assists in other COVID-19 related activities. The Safety Manager enhances the incident management processes concerning incidents involving Cayuga Centers’ clients and staff members. In collaboration with program Staff, Managers, and Directors, the Safety Manager will analyze incident reports, provide feedback, and work cohesively with programs to improve incident reporting systems. The Safety Manager will ensure that proper procedures are adhered to in all daily incident practices and that the notion of "do no harm" is cultivated across programs.

The Incidents and Investigation Department will:

• Work with the Assistant Vice President of Incidents and Investigations, their supervisor, and all departments to ensure everyone understands and meets the compliance requirements.

• Partner with departments and programs to make improvement a shared responsibility.

• Collaborate with our other departments to ensure the long-term sustainability of an organizational culture that reflects the agency's mission, vision, and values.

• Identify potential opportunities and risks within the organization and its environment to protect the agency’s business interests and strategic goals.

• Represent Cayuga Centers in the community and with internal and external stakeholders in a manner that strengthens the organization’s brand and aligns with the mission, vision, and values.

• Understand that Cayuga Centers is a dynamic organization that must be continuously attentive and responsive to the communities we serve. Members of the Office of the General Counsel will be expected to participate in professional development opportunities that enhance one’s skills and mentor teammates, and be prepared, during times of organizational need, to assume additional, short-term responsibilities that may fall outside of one’s primary role or duties. Flexibility on these occasions reflects a commitment to the organization’s ethos of "We are all in this together."

• Recognize that the heart of our work and its value is our staff. Actively participate in our support, validation, and growing of staff.

How you get to use your skills…

• Lead the Safety Committee and create the agenda for the monthly Safety Committee meetings, and facilitate follow-up recommendations to program for response

• File workplace accident reports

• Investigate accidents/incidents and work with insurance carrier and program to close claims and facilitate necessary repairs

• Conduct walk-through inspections of Cayuga Centers property

• Coordinate with Personnel from Operations, Buildings & Maintenance, Youth Support Services Department (YSSD) Departments, and any other Departments upon request for Vehicle Accident information

• Monitor the servicing of vehicles in the Cayuga Centers’ fleet

• Monitor agency vehicle safety and Geotab reporting

• Coordinate with the Assistant Vice President of Operations, on safety procedures such as fire drills

• Review staff’s compliance with oversight and state regulations and through departmental collaboration, report on findings to improve processes and functions in efforts to ensure overall safety.

• Research and development for new Safety Initiatives

• Ensure the agency safety process is in compliance with regulations and ensure appropriate follow-up

• Update the agency's Emergency Preparedness plans.

• Develop a reporting system to identify trends, and training needs and develop training with program leadership.

• Responsible for presenting reports to the leadership members and CQI Department

Schedule:

• Regular hours entail 9:00 am - 5:00 pm or 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday

• Must be flexible to meet program needs

• Travel outside of work hours may be required

• Bachelor’s degree - required

• Master’s degree strongly preferred

• Three years of relevant experience required

• Demonstrated strong communication skills that reflect a commitment to collaboration and service.

• Demonstrated experience in providing strong customer service

• Strong navigation skills related to Google applications and desire to learn other Incident Reporting Database Systems

• Ability to handle confidential information in a responsible manner

• Ability to multitask while maintaining strong customer service

• Ability to travel to all agency locations as required

• Valid NYS Driver’s License - required

• 120 hours of Vacation Time, 12 sick days per year

• 10 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Medical Appointment Time

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Pet and Legal insurance plans available

• Employee Assistance Program

• FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts

• Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with contribution match after one year

• Corporate Discounts Program

• Sick Leave Pool

• Identity Protection available

Why Cayuga Centers?

• Certified Great Place to Work ®

• Workplace Wellness Award Finalist

• Council on Accreditation (COA) Accredited

• Implement best practices and evidence-based interventions

• Committed to employee professional development and advancement

• We embrace change, innovation, and opportunities

• Our diverse workforce acts and leads with human sensitivity and respect

• Large and growing national footprint