Risk Management Safety Officer

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Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.

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This position is integral to maintaining the safety and security of both clients and staff at the Delaware Psychiatric Center (DPC). The role involves identifying and addressing environmental risks in collaboration with Maintenance, the Fire Marshal, and contractors. Additionally, the position includes overseeing the hospital’s Emergency Operations, ensuring readiness and effective response during critical situations. Situated within the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Department, this role also involves collecting and analyzing data from various sources to support safety initiatives. A strong understanding of Healthcare Environmental Risk Management or Environmental safety and risk operations will provide a valuable background for the incumbent’s success in this role.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Designs, implements and evaluates program including risk management, unexpected adverse events, hazardous waste control and patient, staff and visitor safety.
   
• Reviews incident reports to determine extent of risk and safety management factors.
   
• Investigates or coordinates investigations and prepares report of findings and corrective action needed.
   
• Coordinates safety and risk management programs with the Quality Assurance section to insure compliance with accreditation standards and other regulatory requirements pertaining to safety and risk management.
   
• Works with facility managers and supervisors to insure the implementation of corrective action plans. Monitors and follows up on corrective action.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Risk Management Safety Officer
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Six months experience in program design, implementation and monitoring of compliance for regulatory and accreditation standards.
2. Six months experience in descriptive statistics such as the mean, median, mode or standard deviation.

Additional Job Requirements for Department of Health and Social Services:

1. Six months experience in facility clinical risk management programs.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.