Safety & Risk Manager

Description

The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc) supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to live, work, and connect with their community.

Safety and Risk Management plays a critical role in protecting employees, residents, and stakeholders by identifying potential hazards, enforcing compliance with safety regulations, and implementing proactive risk management strategies. Their work ensures a safe and healthy environment across operations, reducing workplace accidents, minimizing liability, and enhancing overall organizational efficiency. By maintaining strict oversight of safety policies, emergency response plans, and compliance programs, they help safeguard both people and resources, ultimately contributing to the long-term success and sustainability of the organization.

The Safety & Risk Manager will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential hazards and risk within The Arc’s Enterprise by creating, implementing and managing safety policies, risk mitigation plans, and compliance strategies. The Safety & Risk Manger assists the Director of Compliance & Associate Counsel with ensuring compliance with laws, regulatory guidance, licensing and contract requirements, as well as policies and procedures and will ensure adherence to safety regulations, fostering a safety culture within the enterprise. This will be done by collaborating with divisions/departments, including People Operations and subsidiaries and with external entities and partners to coordinate, align, and manage compliance, safety and risk. The Safety & Risk Manager is the chair of the Health & Safety Committee and a member of the Leadership Council. This position must meet all the requirements of a Direct Support Professional and complete all trainings.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience managing compliance programs related to facility and housing safety, fleet management, and emergency response planning. This person will possess excellent leadership and communication skills, enabling them to effectively facilitate the corporate-wide Safety Committee, conduct risk assessments, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement corrective actions.

This position requires a BA/BS in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or Business Administration and three years of experience as a safety and/or risk management professional, or comparable role. This position includes an award-winning total rewards (benefits) package and paid professional development opportunities.

To apply, please visit our careers page at www.thearcccr.org/careers. 
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About The Arc Central Chesapeake Region
The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc) is a dynamic regional organization providing person-centered supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, work, and connect with their communities. We advocate for equity and access for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live self-determined lives and foster opportunities towards self-sufficiency. To learn more, visit www.thearcccr.org.

The Arc highly encourages all employees to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and other communicable diseases. The Arc is an equal opportunity employer which means we provides equal opportunity to all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, gender, gender expression, national origin, age, marital status, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all candidates, employment decisions at The Arc will be based on merit, qualifications, and skills.

Salary : $92,000