Director of Safety

Company: HELP USA
Location: New York
Posted on: May 13, 2025

Job Description:

What You'll DoAs the Safety Director for Logan Fountain, a newly opened family shelter in Brooklyn, New York, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing a 24/7 safety program that ensures a safe and secure environment for our clients, staff, and visitors. Our safety staff are typically the first point of contact for residents when they arrive at our facilities. In addition to ensuring the safety of residents, our safety staff play a crucial role in making residents feel welcome and setting a positive tone for their stay.Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing all Safety Staff at the facility including determining appropriate staffing levels; recruiting, hiring, and orienting qualified staff; scheduling to ensure adequate staffing levels at all times; ensuring that staff members receive appropriate training and skill development; fostering professional growth, development, and advancement for all staff, and conducting annual performance evaluations.
• Functioning as On-Call Administrator, responding to emergencies, and working weekends and night hours as needed.
• Reviewing and advising on all safety-related policies and procedures and correcting all violations and potential safety hazards.
• Ensuring accurate record keeping and timely preparation of incident reports, monthly reports, and any other required documentation.
• Ensuring that protocols for Violence in the Workplace are followed.
• Serving as liaison with local Police, Fire, and other emergency agencies.You're a great fit for this role if you have:
• New York State Security Guard License is required.
• FDNY F-80 certification and F-02 required.
• Associate's degree or equivalent experience and skills.
• Minimum of five years experience (preferably seven) in law enforcement or related field.
• Minimum of two years' supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience, or capacity to work with homeless families, individuals, and/or disadvantaged populations.
• A valid U.S. driver's license is required.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft applications is required.We Have GREAT BENEFITS!

• Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision with an option that covers entire family with minimal employee contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off!
• 401k with Company contribution even if employee doesn't contribute.
• And More!Who We AreAt HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We're one of the nation's largest non-profit homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives. We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness.
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