Who We Are

Are you interested in working for an organization whose mission is to enable frail, underserved, and multicultural senior communities to live independently at home and in their communities, for as long as possible?

Fresno Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is dedicated to providing its participants with comprehensive health and social supports that are proven to effectively manage chronic conditions and to reduce the risk for premature institutionalization. PACE staff are leaders in the “aging in place” industry and we have had the honor of serving Fresno, Bakersfield and Orange County seniors and their families/caregivers.

Job Summary

The Senior Facilities and Safety Manager (SFSM) leads the Safety Management Program (SMP) and manages the functionality, practicality and overall aesthetic of all Innovative Integrated Health (IIH) facilities by ensuring that all internal safety codes as well as corresponding public safety guidelines and requirements are met. The Senior Facilities and Safety Manager will drive a collaboration on the annual Safety Plan that outlines all major drills and safety-related exercises scheduled annually across all company sites. The Senior Facilities and Safety Manager, along with the site Facility and Safety Managers perform regular safety in-service training to guarantee ongoing compliance by the various IIH departments. Travel to other Innovative Integrated Health sites may be necessary on occasion for coverage needs and management oversight.

Essential Job Functions

Duties include, but are not limited to:

· Supervises the facility managers at all IIH sites

· The Senior Facilities and Safety Manager (SFSM) ensures that audit tools are in place to measure the organization’s safety status 

  in correlation with OSHA, and the local fire departments’ regulations, and all other applicable city codes and CMS principles. 

· The SFSM ensures that daily inspections of all sites occur for the purpose of monitoring for potential safety hazards to 

  participants, staff and/or community members and oversees the development of safety plans (i.e. emergency preparedness 

  plans) that minimize risk.

· Coordinates all safety management activities of the organization.

· Monitors reports of inspections performed internally and by outside agencies such as local, state, federal or voluntary 

  accrediting agencies.

· Develops and maintains a system to monitor the correction of identified risks and the effectiveness of implemented programs.

· Responsible for in-service training programs related to safety management. Provides initial, on-going, and as needed staff 

  training in the safety management process. 

· Identifies operational related risks and effective mitigation measures to reduce risk. Promptly address and seek resolution to all 

  safety and maintenance issues.

· Collaborates with leadership in drafting and updating the Safety Management Program.

· Alongside the Facilities and Safety Manager, provides an oversight of the site’s Security and Environmental Services 

  departments.

· Creates, manages and updates all materials, compliance documentation, and resources for the site Security and Environmental 

  Services departments. Collaborates with supervisor and leadership to review when applicable.

· Manage, oversees, and completes the log of all safety-related events with any associated departments and follows up on the 

  identified issues.

· Compiles data and reports for all departments within their purview. Utilizes business data and metrics to make effective 

  decisions that improve the safety and maintenance of our staff to reduce potential liability.

· Serves as a lead to monitor and investigate all accidents and injuries including corrective actions, as needed, related to safety.

· Drive continual improvement in processes and work environment.

· Understands and holds team and staff accountable for compliance with workplace safety and the maintenance policies, 

  guidelines, procedures.

· Ensure information and safety updates are promptly communicated to the organization.

· Evaluate loss prevention and on-site security practices, maintain and update policies.

· Provides leadership and oversight of safety and maintenance programs and initiatives and ensures compliance with all 

  applicable laws, rules and regulations. Implements appropriate best practices.

· Evaluates and recommends equipment, procedures, systems and other tools which help reduce safety risks and/or hazards.

· Monitors staff performance in the safety management program.

· Serves as a consultant on safety matters and remains available to consult with all staff.

· Enacts contingency plans as needed; escalates and directs activities during system or equipment problems, emergencies, and 

 disasters.  Identifies potential problems, troubleshoots, escalates issues to management, and participates in post-mortem (after 

  action) analysis of problems providing input for future process improvements by identifying root causes or process failures. 

· Participate in daily, weekly, monthly and annual planning processes as appropriate. 

· Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective mariner in accordance with established company policies to 

  achieve the overall objectives of this position. 

· Maintains a favorable working relationship with employees to promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate which 

  will be conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and efficiency/effectiveness. 

· Projects a favorable image of the organization to promote its aims and objectives and foster and enhance public recognition 

  and acceptance of all its areas of endeavor. 

· Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned or as appropriate. 

· Accepts assigned duties in a cooperative manner; and performs all other related duties as assigned.

· Must be available for on-call type notifications, questions and concerns. Arranges for on-call coverage when unavailable.  

· Responds to alarms and emergencies, as needed. 

· Remains flexible in schedule of hours worked.

· May be required to use personal vehicle, if applicable. If using a personal vehicle, a valid California Driver’s License is required. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Knowledge and ability to maintain a consistent level of productivity.

· Understanding of detailed requirements in action plans and implementation.

· Knowledge required to commission and conduct data analysis for decision-making.

· Excellent interpersonal skills that result in team building, successful negotiation, conflict resolution, and effective handling of 

  complex interpersonal situations.

· Leadership skills to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team setting.

· Ability to inspire confidence and open communication necessary for a learning environment.

· Ability to maintain a positive attitude and balance in relationships with others.

· Effective social interaction with physicians, management, board members, and business and community contacts.

· Strong organizational and supervisory skills.

· Ability to complete duties within an agreed-upon timeframe and adapt appropriately to change of priorities and workload and 

  to adjust personal schedule, if required.

· Sound written and verbal communication skills to convey information effectively.

Working Conditions and Physical Demand

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

· Ability to access all areas of the center throughout the workday.

· Ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds occasionally, 15 pounds frequently, and 7 pounds constantly; required to obtain 

  assistance of another employee when attempting to lift or transfer objects over 50 pounds.

· Requires constant hand grasp and finger dexterity; frequent sitting, standing, walking and repetitive leg and arm movements, 

  occasional bending, reaching forward and overhead; squatting and kneeling.

· Ability to communicate verbally with an excellent comprehension of the English language. 

· Work is generally performed in an indoor, well-lighted, well-ventilated, heated, and air-conditioned environment, although there 

  are exceptions when performing maintenance on various facility systems and sites.

· Clinical Areas, Category I: Tasks that may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue.

· Non-Clinical Areas, Category III: Tasks that may involve occasional exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue, and Category I tasks 

  are not a condition of employment.

Experience

· Minimum of two (2) years of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population in a long-term care setting.

· Minimum of three (3) years direct oversight of safety development and training plan.

· Ability to recognize safety and maintenance related hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.

· Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce federal, state, local and corporate regulations.

· An intense focus on safety and maintenance.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.

· Strong written and verbal communications skills.

· Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

· Experienced in accident prevention, risk management as well as emergency evacuations and preparedness.

Education and Certification:

· High School diploma or GED required

· Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

· CPR with First-Aid certification

· Valid California driver’s license

Core Values

· Respect at the core of our interactions.

· Honesty and Integrity with every endeavor

· Patient – Centered care aligned with participant values, beliefs, and preferences. 

· Encouragement that motivates and empowers others to be the best they can be. 

· Quality Care that is efficient, transformative and innovative.