Risk, Safety & Security Manager

CHS Central Office - Hershey, PA

Full-Time

The Risk, Safety, and Security Manager is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining an organization-wide risk and safety management program. This individual sets the vision and program of CHS safety standards, policies, and services as well as responds to potential threats or emergencies. The Risk, Safety, and Security Manager conducts risk assessments, collects and analyzes data, statistics, reports and market trends, identifies training requirements for both Central Office and Center employees in the areas of safety and security as part of new employee onboarding as well as to maintain regulatory compliance. This individual is part of the CHS Central Office team, reporting to the Finance and Operations Director. Starting salary is in the range of $57,997 to $77,426 per year, based on expertise.

Qualifications:

Creating and implementing Early Childhood Education-appropriate Safety and Security policies, best practices, and governance
Tracking and monitoring safety/security risks and ensuring critical mitigations to quickly resolve situations
Working with the CHS center teams to ensure child and staff safety, and safety policies are being followed and prioritized
Assisting in creating, revising, and updating training needs of each Center. Work with Center Director to establish a safety committee
Writing investigative, incident, accident, and similar reports
Directing operations at the scenes of critical incidents, significant calls for service, and special events
Reviewing incident reports completed by safety officers and managers. Ensuring corrective action is taken for unsafe conditions
Coordinating meetings and trainings with and/or for managers, safety officers and others related to ensuring compliance with safety and security regulations and procedures.
Ensuring all safety equipment is properly maintained and in good working order, and recalls and expirations on child equipment is replaced or tracked
Ensuring that the centers maintain OSHA compliance
Ensuring Critical Incident Plans are in place at each center and participating in both drills and tabletop exercises
Developing, implementing, and maintaining each Emergency Response Plan, and ensuring that all teams are properly trained on it
Conducting regular risk assessments to identify potential safety and security threats, hazards, and vulnerabilities, and develop strategies to mitigate those risks effectively
Collaborating with Centers, Central Office, local law enforcement, emergency responders, and community partners to foster a culture of safety and security and facilitate effective communication and coordination during emergencies
Liaising with local government and law enforcement as needed
Presenting information on crime prevention and other safety related presentations to parents, and staff
Coordinating with security suppliers and vendors for a variety of initiatives
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or Safety Management
Minimum of 5 - 8 years' experience in related field
Valid PA Driver's license
Experience in creating and/or implementing an education-based safety and security program
Ability to operate security camera, and access control systems
Ability to proactively identify problems and implement solutions
Comfortability with technology including MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and/or willingness to learn
Responsible, enthusiastic, and cares about working in a mission-focused organization
Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to influence, lead, and educate teams
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Willingness to be held accountable and receive feedback
Demonstrated understanding of and ability to effectively work with low-income families (preferred)
Commitment to the mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of integrity as all MHS and CHS staff are considered to be role models for children
U.S. work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances

Who we are and what we’re looking for

At CHS, we are leaders passionate about early childhood education and community betterment. Our work is driven by the desire to endow children with the resources for educational and physical well-being, while supporting and empowering their families. We listen to the needs of our diverse community and adapt to give everyone a voice. We hold each-other accountable for bringing our best and most authentic selves to school every day, creating an environment of mutual respect.

We strive to build a team of individuals that is passionate about our mission, brings in new creative ideas, and loves their work. If this sounds like you, we look forward to seeing your application.

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About Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning

At Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning, we nurture children, support them in discovering their world, and help them grow to reach their fullest potential. We are passionate educators, caregivers, and role models dedicated to successful early childhood development. We believe that a rich and solid foundation, along with a nurturing and supportive environment, is critical to helping children grow. We focus on the whole child, helping them flourish in mind and body. And we set them on a path to become their strongest, brightest, and best selves in school and beyond.

Catherine Hershey’s dream was to provide children with a well-rounded education and care full of compassion and kindness. That dream lives on in her name and is our mission at Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning.

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Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.