Director of Risk Management and Safety

• Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff
  and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.
•  Responsible for overall safety and security of YMCA-Operated shelter / housing facilities and establishes / maintains safety, security, and training policies and procedures related to risk and P&C in Housing and Shelter.
• Collaborates with YMCA leadership to develop, execute, and evaluate Emergency Action Plans (EAP) and monitoring standards; performs routine safety audits at the facility, evaluates performance and provides follow up training and documentation on needed improvements.
• Ensures health and safety measures (ex. Fire and tornado drills) are in place at shelter and
  housing locations and that staff are sufficiently trained on how to implement them in their daily routines.
• Provides leadership and serves as a primary responder for any major incident, while providing follow up, debrief and claims assistance.
• Facilitate communications throughout investigation of all claims and major incidents.
• Utilize knowledge of mental health, substance abuse, and other barriers to assist and
  understand the resident population.
• Develops and maintains functional relationships with community partners that have a
  focus/impact on community safety and emergency preparedness.
• Conducts regularly scheduled walkthroughs in order to ensure the overarching safety of all
  housing/shelter facilities. Provides recommendations on all facility safety measures to ensure
  compliance with required standards.
• Responsible for security and camera operations, pulls video when necessary, and creates
  action plans to ensure program standards and safety of clients and staff are met.
• Manages and reports on incident trends, training needs, and implementation of action plans.
• Responsible for compliance with various adopted standards and grant requirements, including CARF accreditation.
• Provides monthly feedback on incident activity patterns and trends. Develops and / or implements plans that reflect identified gaps in safety standards.
• Train/maintain American Red Cross (ARC) and Non Violent Crisis Intervention certifications. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
May directly supervises employees in the housing/shelter operations. Carries out supervisory
responsibilities in accordance with the association's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; developing, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.