Director of Safety and Compliance

Job Description

Job Description
Summary

The Boys Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire is a dynamic organization that currently supports 200 staff working in 30 Early Childhood and Out of School Time programs with a large geographic footprint. We currently have a full-time opening for a Director of Safety and Compliance. This is a new and essential role, designed to strengthen our commitment to providing safe, supportive, and high-quality environments for the children and families we serve.

The Director of Safety and Compliance (DSC) reports to the Human Resources Director and is a critical member of the executive team. The DSC's primary role is to ensure quality in the areas of: (1) Club safety for all staff, members, and volunteers, and (2) professional practice development with Club Program, Site, and Center Directors. The DSC contributes to the strategic vision to ensure the organization can achieve our core priorities: ensure Club safety, invest in our team, and set the standard for Club excellence. The ability to implement effective administrative practices and execute administrative operations within an appropriate risk tolerance are essential for success in this position.

Specifically, the Director of Safety and Compliance will be responsible for managing the following critical areas:

SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
The DSC is responsible for providing leadership and guidance in the areas of safety for all staff, members, and volunteers. Provides training, resources, and consultations to all club sites in order to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and protocols; monitors all BGCCNNH sites, prepares reporting and analysis of all critical incidents.

Duties

Risk Management and Maintenance
1. Works with the executive team to develop, implement, update, and maintain comprehensive safety policies and procedures in accordance with federal, state, Boys Girls Clubs of America(BGCA), and local childcare regulations.
2. Leads all regulatory compliance efforts, including the implementation of OSHA, Boys Girls Clubs of America membership policies, New Hampshire Child Care Licensing, and other relevant safety standards.
3.Provides regular on-site safety assessments with direct technical assistance to all BGCCNNH Clubs as needed, identifying potential risks and vulnerabilities.Develops and maintains a tracking log.
4.Proactively supports mitigation of risks and vulnerabilities through the development and implementation of corrective action plans.In partnership with the COO, provides follow-up on corrective action plans, including appropriate training as needed.
5.Advises on safety and security measures in regard to child supervision.
6.Sits on the IT Committee and develops procedures and trainings to ensure employees and children use the internet in a safe and secure manner.
7.Leads investigations on member significant (licensing and BGCA-reportable) incidents and injuries.Investigate repetitive incidents and injuries to identify root causes.
8.Monitors trends and provides recommendations for improvement.
9.Works with all teams across the organization to promote a proactive safety culture.

Resource Management
10.Develops and promotes resources such as safety checklists, newsletters, and training materials for leadership, management, employees, and volunteers.
11.Develops and delivers safety-related training via distance learning methods and in-person training.
12.Maintains records of employee and volunteer certification and training completion.
13.Works with Area Managers and Director of Operations to ensure appropriate maintenance and operations of the physical properties and equipment of the club, including use of the facilities by outside groups.
14.Responsible for vehicle security and Department of Transportation compliance. Serves as the primary point of contact for external safety agencies and auditors.
15.Maintains and updates SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and other documentation.
16.Co-chairs the Board-Led Safety Committee in collaboration with a board-appointed committee chair.
17.Other duties as assigned

Professional Practice
18.Develops a shared understanding of safety as it aligns with the Vision, Mission, and Core Values of BGCCNNH.
19.Assesses each BGCCNNH site to determine the needs in terms of safety.
20.Provides support, coaching, guidance, and training on best safety practices
21.Assesses the Club’s orientation process to ensure compliance with safety and works with HR, the COO, and the Area Managers on revising as needed.

Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in safety or risk management, or similar discipline.
•Minimum of 5 years of related professional experience.
•Previous experience working in a child-focused industry preferred.
•Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
•Strong presentation skills with the ability to provide effective training programs and safety-related resources.
•Demonstrated high standards of ethics and integrity.
•Excellent skills in monitoring, follow-up, and great attention to detail. Ability to collect, analyze data, and make decisions based on information.
•Demonstrated passion for child safety issues.
•Ability to be flexible and handle multiple tasks and projects at the same time; adjust priorities based on need. Experience responding to a crisis or supporting crisis management.
•Ability to work inter-departmentally to get results.
•Ability to influence others to make needed changes without having authority to mandate change.
•Ability to think conceptually and develop innovative solutions.
•Possess expert knowledge in one or more areas of safety, risk management and control, premises liability, security, property hazards, sports and aquatic safety, emergency response planning/procedures, crisis management, vehicular safety, bullying, and child abuse.
•Possess expert knowledge of child development, Out-of-School Time programs, staff development, and communication.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
•Requires working under normal office working conditions with the exception of children’s voices/noises during program times.
•May require sedentary work, prolonged periods of standing, and operation of general office equipment; lifting and/or pushing up to 50 lbs. required.
•Some after-hours may be required.
•Must be willing to travel 50% to 75% of the time.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS
•All of the candidates that are offered a job with the Boys Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire will have to submit to an FBI fingerprint background check and submit to a background check through the State of NH Criminal Records Dept. and FirstAdvantage. Note: The State of NH Childcare Licensing Bureau may prohibit you from being employed by the Boys Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire should there be a disqualifying finding on your criminal record. In addition, even if the State of NH reviews your records and allows you to work at the Club, we still reserve the right to determine your employment status.
•This organization has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and will not tolerate mistreatment or abuse in its programs. Any mistreatment or abuse by an employee will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment and cooperation with law enforcement.

Nice To Haves

Please visit www.nhyouth.org to learn more about our organization.

Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt position.

We offer an extensive benefits package. Benefits include:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement (403B) Contribution
Paid Time Off
Child Care Discount
Professional Development Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

This job description is subject to change at the discretion of the Executive Director, Board, or organizational needs.

About Us

The Boys Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire provides early learning, out-of-school time programs, summer day camps, and basketball leagues to 1200 youth weekly throughout the central and northern New Hampshire. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who most need us, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. We offer a safe place to belong, caring adult mentors and programs covering everything from academics and leadership development to physical fitness and healthy habits.