Safety & Social Enterprises Coordinator

Job Title: Safety & Social Enterprises Coordinator Department: Human Resources Reports To: VP, Human Resources and AVP, Facilities & Social Enterprise Location: 760 E 160th, Bronx, NY 10456 with travel to Argus locations

JOB SUMMARY:

The Safety and Social Enterprises Coordinator oversees workplace safety, emergency preparedness, regulatory risk mitigation across all multi-site facilities and programs, and development of social enterprise initiatives and client centered opportunities. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Human Resources, with dotted line to AVP Facilities & Social Enterprises, this role fosters a culture of safety, health, and dignity for both staff and the individuals served by our residential, clinical, and community-based programs. The Coordinator is responsible for standardizing safety protocols across all properties, maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory mandates (FDNY, NYC Department of Buildings, NYS DOH/OASAS/OMH), conducting regular site audits, leading safety training, managing injury prevention initiatives alongside workers' compensation claims analysis, and participating in community and client events to strengthen relationships.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive Workplace Safety, Hazard Communication, Emergency Action, and Environmental Health programs across all organizational sites.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, NYC Department of Buildings (DOB), Fire Department of New York (FDNY), NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), and state regulatory licensing bodies (e.g., OASAS, OMH, DOH).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for government inspections (FDNY, OSHA, DOB, DOHMH) and direct corrective action plans for any identified violations or notices.
• Oversee site fire/life-safety equipment maintenance schedules, including sprinkler systems, fire alarms, extinguishers, commercial kitchen hood systems, and emergency lighting.
• Conduct routine unannounced and scheduled safety audits and risk evaluations across all residential and outpatient facilities.
• Identify physical hazards, building maintenance safety risks, and operational vulnerabilities; collaborate with Site Directors and Facilities teams to ensure prompt resolution.
• Maintain site-specific emergency response plans, evacuation diagrams, and active shooter/de-escalation safety protocols adapted to community human service environments.
• Partner with HR and workers’ compensation carrier tools to investigate workplace injuries, near-misses, and occupational safety incidents.
• Conduct root-cause analyses of workplace accidents and develop targeted injury-prevention and ergonomic initiatives to reduce claims and lost time.
• Co-chair the agency-wide Safety Committee alongside HR and operational representatives, organizing quarterly meetings, tracking metrics, and driving continuous improvement.
• In coordination with HR Learning & Development, develop and deliver mandatory safety onboarding and annual refresher trainings (e.g., Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Communication/SDS, Fire & Life Safety, Workplace Violence Prevention, Ergonomics).
• Coordinate required site safety drills (Fire Drills, Disaster Evacuations, Active Shooter) in compliance with NYC fire codes and regulatory standards.
• Maintain centralized safety logs, OSHA 300/300A/301 logs, inspection records, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and certificate tracking across all locations.
• Monitor site compliance with FDNY Certificates of Fitness (e.g., F-02, F-08, S-95, G-35) held by site staff and track renewals.
• Participate in program expansion or site renovation planning to ensure safety standards and building codes are incorporated prior to occupancy.
• Establish and maintain relationships with businesses, community organizations, vendors, and other external partners to create opportunities for client participation, vocational training, employment exposure, and skill development.
• Coordinate with program leadership to facilitate client participation in social enterprise activities while ensuring that all initiatives align with individual program objectives, client needs, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Human Resources, Public Health, or a related field is preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience managing safety, environmental health, or occupational compliance.
• Familiarity with NYC-specific codes and regulatory agencies, including FDNY, DOB, OSHA guidelines.

Certifications:

• Valid NYS Driver’s License and willingness to travel frequently across NYC sites.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Certified Protection Professional (CPP) – Willingness to obtain within the first year
• FDNY Certificates of Fitness (e.g., F-02, S-95, F-89/F-08). – Willingness to obtain within the first year

Working Conditions & Special Requirements:

Because this program operates continuously to support vulnerable populations, this role is classified as essential. Staff occupying this title may be required to work alternative shifts, stay over for incoming shifts during staffing shortages, or report during city/state weather travel advisories.