Assistant Director of Safety & security

Bethel​, Alaska

The vision: Through Native Self-Determination and Culturally Relevant Health Systems, we strive to be the healthiest people. 

At the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) we administer a comprehensive healthcare system throughout 58 rural communities with a mission of Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health. 

YKHC serves 58 federally-recognized Tribes and operates 41 Village Clinics. Our five larger communities are served by five Sub-Regional Clinics. All communities in our service area are served by the 55 bed regional hospital in Bethel.

For more information about our hospital or the region please visit 
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation – We Strive to be the Healthiest People (www.ykhc.org)

Position Summary:  Assists the Safety and Security Director to plan, develop and implement the corporate safety management program. Reviews, evaluates, and analyzes work environments and designs programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors in the healthcare environment. Collects data on the Environment of Care (EOC) for analysis. Responsible for carrying out specific institutional environmental health tasks associated with the Joint Commission Environment of Care (EOC) management plans. Maintains required documentation for Joint Commission survey and audit compliance. Conducts emergency preparedness and Life Safety-related training and drills. Coordinates performance improvement initiatives and training within the safety program to improve the department services.

Position Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Occupational Safety and Health-related field, Safety Management, Environmental Health Science, or similar discipline (sanitary science, industrial hygiene, occupational safety and health, or equivalent preferred)
• 2 years’ experience in occupational health and safety and/or environmental health.
• Computer experience including ability to use Power Point, Excel, and create graphs and charts.
• Current, valid Alaska driver’s license or ability to acquire upon hiring. 
• Depending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.
• Office machines (i.e., multi-line telephones, computers, copy machines, etc.)
• Knowledge of applicable environmental health and hospital safety statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, administrative orders and other operational guidelines and directives.
• Knowledge of federal, state, tribal, local and organizational health safety groups and requirements.
• Skill in identifying and resolving safety hazards in a health care environment.
• Skill in operating environmental testing equipment.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers and representatives from other local, state and federal agencies.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications including Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail, internet searches, and creating and interpreting graphs and charts. Ability to take meeting minutes and write summary reports.
• Acts as the Safety and Security Director in the absence of the Safety and Security Director.

 

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center

YKHC applies Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638), EEO, and Veteran Preferences.  Under federal and state laws, YKHC performs criminal history and background checks to ensure customers are protected.

Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health
www.ykhc.org

For more information, please contact YKHC Recruitment at: ykhc_recruitment@ykhc.org or 1-800-478-8905

 

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Additional Information:

ID:	16555
Location:	Bethel
Department:	Safety
Employment Duration:	80 Full time
Temporary Status:	Not Applicable
Hours per Week:	40
Minimum Hourly Pay:	32.71
FLSA Status:	Exempt

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Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly. 

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.

To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)