DSHS WSH Safety Officer Assistant
State of Washington - lakewood, WA
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Salary: $21.90 - $29.41 Hourly Location : Pierce County - Lakewood, WA Job Type: Full Time - Permanent Job Number: Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services Division: BHA Opening Date: 10/14/2024 Closing Date: 10/28/2024 11:59 PM Pacific Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step Description DSHS WSH Safety Officer Assistant Join our team at Western State Hospital (WSH) as a Safety Officer Assistant and play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and health of one of Washington's largest psychiatric hospitals. Located in Lakewood, WA, WSH is home to the Gage Center of Forensic Excellence, where you will work alongside a dedicated safety team to ensure compliance with important safety standards. In this role, you'll support various safety initiatives, including fire drills, accident investigations, and safety trainings, while helping the hospital meet regulatory requirements from OSHA, WISHA, CMS, and The Joint Commission. Your work will directly impact the safety of both staff and patients in a challenging yet rewarding environment. By ensuring that safety protocols are met and supporting the well-being of all, you will be a key player in making WSH a safer place for everyone. If you're passionate about public health, safety, and working in an environment where your efforts truly make a difference, this is the role for you! Join us today-apply your skills and help us partner with people to provide support, care, and resources, empowering individuals to shape their own lives. Some of what you'll do: Provide administrative support for occupational safety & health programs, and initiatives by preparing documents, reports, and tracking safety concerns. Review and follow up on work-related accidents or near-misses, and help identify ways to improve workplace safety. Monitor safety email inboxes, mail, and follow-up on concerns. Conduct fire and evacuation drills across three shifts, environmental safety rounds on wards, and ensure safety standards are met in all areas of the hospital. Deliver safety-related training for new employees and ongoing staff education, and help manage safety committee meetings and action plans. Help manage ergonomic requests, coordinate assessments, and order equipment to support staff well-being. Maintain safety records, including fire safety documentation and Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and submit work requests for safety-related issues. Who should apply? Professionals with a Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, safety studies, natural science, business or public administration, health sciences, or a related field, AND one year of professional experience in occupational safety or workplace safety programs. OR Equivalent education and experience (experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis). A Certified Safety Professional (CSP) license can substitute for the educational requirements. What we're looking for: Understanding of safety and health practices, including accident investigation, safety training, self-inspections, record-keeping, and running safety committees. Ability to handle challenging situations in a psychiatric hospital setting, including exposure to risks such as abusive, harassing, or threatening language, and aggressive behavior from patients. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Proficiency in computer programs like Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and remote meeting platforms like Zoom and MS Teams. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Familiarity with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Joint Commission standards for hospitals, as well as WISHA/OSHA regulations. Additional Information: Opportunities performed on-site at this location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay on top of the advertised salary. Pierce County employees receive a free ORCA card for transportation use. Interested? Along with your application, please submit: A resume Three professional references Questions? Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna at and reference job number #11609. The Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security. Supplemental Information Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs, or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or . E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs. Read about our benefits: The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time. Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits. Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs. Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees. Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system. Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year. Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information. Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday. Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave. Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. Vacation (Annual Leave) Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave. Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC . Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave. Military Leave Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave. Additional Leave Leave Sharing Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave Without Pay Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits. Updated 01 How many years of professional experience do you have in occupational safety or workplace safety programs? 0-1 year 1-2 years 3+ years None Required Question
Created: 2024-10-21