Safety Intervention Coordinator en Howard Brown Health

Howard Brown Health is a nationally recognized leader in LGBTQ+ health and wellness. Our commitment to inclusive and affirming care has made us a cornerstone of the Chicago community. At Howard Brown, we believe in providing holistic, patient-centered care that empowers individuals and enriches lives.

 Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to health equity and social justice.
• Work in a supportive, inclusive, and culturally competent environment.
• Access to continuous learning opportunities and professional development.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Contribute to groundbreaking health initiatives and research.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance with two PPO plans and an HMO plan.
  • BCBS HMO, PPO, and PPO Select Plans
  • BCBS Dental
  • BCBS Vision

• Paid Time Off:
  • 3-weeks paid vacation and 1-week of personal time
  • 12 accrued sick days per year
  •  10 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
  • PTO Exchange allows employees to turn unused PTO into liquid assets
• 401k program with up to 5% employer match after 90 days 
• Employer-paid basic life insurance valued at one times the annual salary
• Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefit account
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs; NHSC & PSLF
• Employee Assistance Program with 5 employer-paid counseling sessions
• 50% off at Brown Elephant Resale Shops and discounts at local businesses

Pay: $60,100 - $63,500

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES  

• Monitors and addresses safety threats involving behavioral, emotional or environmental risks.
• Protects HBH assets and staff by enforcing various HBH safety related procedures, including but not limited to, property patrol, fire prevention, verbal de-escalation, and traffic control.
• Communicates safety-related issues to site and agency leadership, supporting follow-up actions.
• Leads response to complex or violent incidents using non-violent crisis intervention techniques.
• Conducts site-based investigations in collaboration with the Regional Safety Intervention Manager, Safety Director and/or HR.
• Maintains accurate and timely incident logs and risk tracking tools.
• Maintains awareness of HBH services at assigned site(s) to better serve the community.
• Liaise with external partners (e.g., EMS, fire, police) during emergencies or drills.
• Support onboarding of new Safety Coordinators and participate in team-wide evaluations
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Five (5) years of experience in public safety, law enforcement, or corporate/institutional security required.
• Certification in CPI, CPR/First Aid, and ALICE, required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES (K/S/A)

• Functional and proficient knowledge and practice of various models of integrated care.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and acceptance of equity, inclusion and diversity concepts, and that they are broader than just race, ethnicity, and gender
• Knowledge of health disparities, substance use and domestic violence issues, especially within LGBTQ community
• Demonstrated self-awareness, in terms of understanding their own culture, identity, biases, prejudices, power, privilege and stereotypes
• Ability to document effectively in an electronic health record environment
• Ability to work affirmatively with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and HIV positive patients

ADA SPECIFICATIONS

• Requires ability to speak audibly and listen actively.
• Requires ability to use computers, telephones and other office equipment.
• Requires ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• May require occasional bending and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• May require periodic travel.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at Howard Brown are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.