Health and Safety Specialist

3 days ago

New York, New York, United States TSNE Full time
Job Title: Health and Safety Specialist

Overview

Worker's Justice Project (WJP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the racial and economic injustices faced by low-wage immigrant workers in New York City. We are seeking a Health and Safety Specialist to join our team and contribute to our mission of promoting justice and opportunity for low-wage immigrant workers.

Job Summary

The Health and Safety Specialist will work in both of our worker centers in Brooklyn, developing, coordinating, and conducting safety and health training and campaigns for construction workers and other low-wage workers. This role requires a strong background in health and safety, experience working with low-wage workers, and excellent teaching and communication skills.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct OSHA 30 and SST 10 Health and Safety Trainings in Spanish and English for immigrant construction workers
  • Develop and implement safety and health training programs for WJP members, day laborers, and other low-wage workers
  • Support members in filing OSHA complaints and forming health and safety campaigns against employers with unsafe working conditions
  • Identify and support worker leaders in developing their leadership and engagement within the organization
  • Work with the Program and Training Administrative Assistant to track and report training information and documentation to funders
  • Collaborate with the CWU team to build WJP's base and develop WJP members
  • Develop training materials, including curricula, fact sheets, and other resources
  • Respond to inquiries regarding workplace hazards and wage theft
  • Participate in WJP meetings and activities
  • Provide mentorship and support to WJP member-leaders who are leading health and safety campaigns and committees
Qualifications
  • Active OSHA authorized Construction Trainer
  • Bilingual; Strong written and verbal communications skills in English and Spanish
  • Experience working with low-wage workers, immigrant communities, community organizations, and/or unions
  • Organizing experience
  • Health and Safety background and knowledge
  • Outstanding teaching skills
  • Demonstrated ability to develop curricula and educational materials
  • Organizational and program development skills
  • Excellent writing and communication ability
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated initiative and self-direction in pursuing projects and goals
  • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and work successfully with persons of diverse backgrounds
Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those for this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

  • There may be a need to lift and/or move materials or equipment
  • Able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions
  • Able to commute using the NYC public transportation system
  • Able to work in an open office space
  • Handle, or feel objects, tools or controls
  • Reach; traverse; sit or stand (usually for longer periods of time); occasionally ascend/descend; and position self (to) move
  • Extended periods of time in front of a computer screen is an essential aspect of the position
  • Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
  • Job is not subject to significant occupational or environmental hazards
  • Likelihood of personal injury would be relatively slight
  • Environmental and work hazards are not present to a measurable degree
Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position with a pay range of $70,000 - $85,000/yr. The position is eligible for a full benefits package, including generous paid-time-off, employer-paid health insurance, and more.

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