Head Start Safety Coordinator

4 weeks ago

Olympia, United States Nisqually Indian Tribe Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionGENERAL SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the planning, development, coordination and implementation and delivery of high-quality program safety practices & procedures to ensure the early childhood facility and equipment are in safe operating order for children, families, staff, and the community. This includes meeting all Head Start safety federal regulations and program policies, and service plans.

This position ensures the confidentiality, security, and accuracy of records, and promotes positive employee, customer, and community relations. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required and outstanding customer service to fellow employees, customers, vendors, etc. is expected. Regular attendance is required, and on occasion, later hours or weekend time may be required with project deadlines and a neat well-groomed professional appearance is essential at all times.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibilities are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform. This list of responsibilities is intended to be representative of the duties performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed if such duties relate to the position.

  • Ensures the Safety Service Plans, and Safety Program Policies & Procedures are implemented accordingly. This position administers, monitors, and revises the safety service plans, and policies as necessary.
  • Trains all staff annually, and when policies are revised to ensure staff are familiar with the safety service plans, policies and procedures.
  • Coordinates and ensures monthly emergency drills (i.e., fire, earthquake, natural disaster, bus evacuation, pedestrian training etc.) are conducted.
  • Coordinates annual active shooter drill with Tribal Law Enforcement.
  • This position is a member of the Health Services Advisory Council (HSAC) and is responsible for attending each HSAC meeting to provide input and get guidance on safety policies, procedures, and service plans.
  • Responsible for scheduling facility and program equipment annual, and periodic safety inspections, (i.e., water testing, air quality inspection, fire extinguisher inspections, kitchen fire suppression system, kitchen hood inspection, buses, program vehicles etc.).
  • Establish and maintain a safety tracking system that records monthly equipment/facility services, annual and periodic safety inspections of facility, and program equipment & buses.
  • Follow up on facility and program equipment inspection results to ensure facility and program equipment are safe, reliable and in quality & good working order.
  • Responsible for the natural disaster plan for the program, including establishing and maintaining a positive, professional, and respectful relationship with the Tribe's Emergency Management Department, FEMA, and other safety resources.
  • Ensures that adequate safety and health supplies are maintained in all early childhood facilities, buses, and program vehicles.
  • Coordinates with the Transportation Supervisor to ensure transportation services are carried out safely.
  • Coordinates with the Transportation Supervisor to establish an emergency alternate bus route for each school year, in case of unforeseen roadblocks due sudden inclement weather, traffic accidents, and other emergency situations. May need to assist Transportation staff, Family/ERSEA staff to inform parents of their child's pick-up & drop-off time in emergency situations.
  • For the safety of children coordinate with the transportation supervisor to ensure children are not on the bus for more than 1 hour per route unless the Office of Head Start approves waiver to allow for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Assist transportation supervisor to ensure safety rules, regulations, service plans and policies for safely transporting children to and from the center are updated regularly and as needed.
  • Collaborates with cooks and health services staff to ensure food services operations and needs are being safely met.
  • Share information with appropriate staff to ensure safety information is used to individualize child and family activities.
  • Work with core management team to develop safety service plans, and policies.
  • Maintain effective record keeping system using Child Plus data management system, and manual record system (i.e., safety plan notebooks).
  • Participate in planning activities to complete Community Assessment, Self-Assessment, Annual Report, including submitting a monthly safety report to the Director by the 5th of each month.
  • Must be familiar with the Head Start federal regulations and performance standards and stay apprised of changes.
  • Ensure all staff and/or contractors receive annual program safety training (i.e., active shooter, earthquake/fire drill training, etc.).
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience
  • AA in Business or Public Administration, Communications, or a closely related field and three years of experience in an administrative, supervisory, and/or teaching position. OR Any combination of experience/education which would clearly indicate the ability to perform the duties of the position may substitute equally for the recruiting requirement of AA in Business or Public Administration, Communication, or a closely related field.
  • Experience working in an early childhood education center.
  • Must pass a physical exam stating clear of communicable diseases, including TB test prior to hire.
  • Must obtain/maintain First Aid/CPR card within 30 days of employment.
  • Must be willing to work non-traditional hours/days on occasion.
  • Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets the minimum requirements established by Nisqually Indian Tribes vehicle insurance provider.
  • Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
  • The ability to work with vulnerable populations including adults and children.
  • Must pass a State and National (FBI) criminal history background check prior to employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Knowledge of the Nisqually Indian Tribe's history, customs, traditions, and ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
  • Experience with emergency management procedures
  • Experience working with Federally Recognized Tribes.
SUPERVISION This position does not supervise. This position reports to the Health and Safety Manager.COMPETENCIES Possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the primary responsibilities of the position. · Ability to interpret technical procedures, and governmental regulations. · Ability to effectively create bus routes for the most efficient way to get children to and from school. · Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from parents, community, managers, clients, and public. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle; feel; or grip objects, stretch and/or reach with hands and arms; stoop; crouch or work in cramped or awkward positions; repetitive motions. This person may regularly lift and/or move up to 30+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust to focus.



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