Risk Management Director - Healthcare jobs in Georgia

The Director of Safety & Risk Management is responsible for managing all aspects of safety at Stone Mountain Park. This includes ensuring that every element of Park business is done in a manner that will keep employees and guests safe while on Park. The Director of Safety will protect the company and its assets by being fully knowledgeable of company and industry standards and code compliance. Additional duties may be assigned. Management retains the discretion to change or add to the duties of this position.

• Effectively plan, organize and implement all safety policies and procedures
• Investigate, prepare, and represent Stone Mountain Park regarding civil litigation involving guest injuries, damage or loss of guest property and workers compensation
• Manage the workers compensation and guest incident programs for Stone Mountain Park
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, Workers Compensation, ADA Regulations and Life Safety Code
• Ensure appropriate and effective cash-handling and loss-prevention methods are utilized and managed consistently across the divisions
• Resolve guest complaints when necessary
• Oversee the duty program for the entire park; train others and serve as a Park Duty Manager when needed
• Direct and Manage the Operations office
• Direct and Manage the park surveillance program
• Liaison with and oversee all coordination with Stone Mountain Public Safety
• Participate in weekly phone conferences with Safety Directors from other properties
• Conduct injury and incident investigations and make corrective action recommendations
• Distribute, coordinate and evaluate the Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Review park contracts for vendors and contractors and approve submitted Certificates of Insurance
• Coordinate the inspections of fire extinguishers, restaurant hood systems, sprinkler systems, security systems, food sanitation and all buildings on park
• Follow up on any potential safety hazards called in by employees
• Audit all park operations for compliance with safety procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Inspect Special Events prior to public opening
• Administer workers compensation law while being sympathetic to employees injured on the job
• Prepare and monitor annual budget
• Participate in financial profit and loss reviews
• Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring annual park action plans
• All other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

These are carried out in accordance with applicable safety policies and laws. Responsibilities of the Safety Director include but are not limited to the following:

• Managing and supervising department salaried and hourly staff
• Interviewing and hiring staff
• Training and coaching staff
• Motivating and inspiring teams
• Managing department expense spending
• Appraising, rewarding, and disciplining employees
• Ensuring proper and on-time opening and closing of operations
• Work through leadership staff to ensure department goals and standards are met
• Ensuring leadership staff is trained, developed, and equipped to meet department operating standards
• Ensuring staff adherence to Park policies and procedures, proper hospitality procedures, and safety regulations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to take directional cues directly and indirectly. Must not be afraid of heights.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration
• The noise level in the work environment is loud
• The work may require exposure to heights or darkness

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must understand, read, write and speak the English language
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, holidays and long hours as needed
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions
• Must handle confidential information responsibly
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to converse appropriately with employees, guests, and legal staff
• Must possess a strong teamwork ethic
• Must be able to write reports with clear and concise wording
• Must have experience with and be able to use equipment involved in testing items for code compliance
• Must be able to use safety equipment such as fire extinguisher, air sampling equipment, ladders, lights, etc.
• Must be able to hire, train, and supervise
• Must possess 5 years’ experience in customer service, hospitality, or theme park industry
• Must be able to forecast and strategically plan for departmental yearly expenses
• Must be able to attend safety seminars and related industry classes

• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or equivalent education required
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • At least two years’ experience in risk management for a company with 1,000 or more employees preferred
  • Working knowledge of OSHA, Worker’s Compensation and ADA, Life Safety Code, NFPA and ASTM required
  • NAARSO or AIMS participation preferred
  • Experience representing a company in Guest Liability and Worker’s Compensation litigation preferred
  • Above average negotiation skills preferred
  • Technical and mechanical knowledge of ride operations and maintenance preferred
  • Previous computer experience including Excel, Word, Power Point, Access and Outlook required

  CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

  • Must have and maintain a Driver’s License and reliable transportation to travel between venues
  • Must maintain all licenses and registrations related to areas of responsibility