Risk and Safety Program Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : DOE

Northwest Human Services is a non-profit leader in providing advocacy, quality healthcare and social services in Marion and Polk counties since 1970. We are a mission focused organization providing compassionate and professional medical, dental, psychiatry, mental health, and wraparound services for those in our community who need it most - uninsured individuals, families, the homeless, and migrant workers. As a Community Health Center we value a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony.

RISK AND SAFETY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Northwest Human Services (NWHS) is seeking a detail-oriented Risk and Safety Program Specialist to support organizational safety, emergency, preparedness, and regulatory compliance across our health systems.

Location : 681 Center St. NE, Salem OR 97301

Job Status : Full-time, non-exempt

Hours : Monday-Friday, 7 : 30am -4pm

POSITION OVERVIEW :

The Risk & Safety Program Specialist plays a key role in maintaining a safe and compliant environment for staff and clients. This position oversees incident reporting systems, supports investigations and corrective actions, conducts safety rounds, and helps ensure our organization meets HRSA, OSHA, CDC, Joint Commission, and state requirements.

You will work closely with the Director of Compliance and operational teams to analyze safety trends, maintain documentation, support emergency preparedness activities, and strengthen a justculture of safety across the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Organizational Safety

• Coordinate and facilitate Safety Committee meetings, agendas, minutes, and followup.
• Conduct and track safety inspections, corrective actions, and documentation.
• Support audits, survey readiness, and compliance with OSHA, HRSA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Train Safety Committee Representatives and maintain safetyrelated systems, forms, and intranet content.
• Plan and coordinate the annual Safety Fair.

Incident Reporting

Monitoring & Compliance

Emergency Management

Additional Duties

QUALIFICATIONS :

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS : Our Agency strives to provide a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive within our industry.

Why Join NWHS?

AtNWHS,your work matters! Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of underserved and resilient communities. Be part of a compassionate, forward-thinking team that values collaboration, inclusion, and innovation in delivering exceptional services and community support.

TO APPLY :

To join our team please visit our websiteEmployment (northwesthumanservices.org)

For more information, contact the HR / Recruiting Department at : HR@nwhumanservices.org | 503.588.5828

All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo a criminal records check.

Equal Opportunity Employer | We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.