Safety Specialist

Description

Ready to make safety your superpower? Join Goodwill Industries of New Mexico as a Safety Specialist and help keep our team members safe, our operations smooth, and our mission thriving! In this dynamic role, you’ll lead safety trainings, conduct site audits, and ensure we’re always up to par with OSHA and CARF standards — all while making a real difference in the community. Plus, you’ll enjoy awesome benefits like health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and plenty of opportunities to grow your skills. Come be part of a team where your work matters — apply today and help us do good, better!

Essential Duties

• Develop, implement, and manage organization-wide safety programs 
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections across all locations; identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and ensure timely resolution.
• Ensure all CARF Safety standards are being implemented and tracked including but NOT limited to training, drills, evacuation plans, SDS binders, Hazard Communication, safety kits, first aid kits etc. 
• Lead accident and incident investigations, root cause analysis, and develop corrective action plans.
• Manage and maintain incident reports and take appropriate action as needed. 
• Review and revise safety policies and procedures. Make recommendations for new policies and procedures as necessary. 
• Coordinate Safety Committees; organize meetings, prepare agendas, and track outcomes.
• Ensure the Annual Accessibility Survey is completed by all departments, compile the results and complete the remediation plan. 
• Monitor use and condition of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety resources.
• Provide guidance and support to leadership and frontline staff on safety-related topics.
• Create, coordinate, conduct, and track required safety training for all staff, including new employee onboarding and annual refresher training.
• Analyze safety trends and recommend improvements to leadership.
• Coordinate safety initiatives, annual drills, and emergency preparedness plans.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance & maintains confidentiality of privileged information. 
• Implement CARF standards and follow professional ethics as set in the Code of Conduct/Business Ethics Policy.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

   This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but provides safety leadership and coaching across the organization.

Requirements

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety standards
• Expertise in hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation
• Experience monitoring compliance across multiple sites
• Skilled in maintaining safety documentation (incident reports, SDS, training logs) 
• Ability to exhibit excellent customer service skills
• Ability to reinforce safe work behaviors in both staff and program participants 
• Experience tracking and ensuring completion of required training
• Strong communication skills across all organizational levels
• Ability to influence behavior and gain buy-in for safety practices
• Strong attention to detail and compliance tracking
• Strong organizational and time management skills 
• Adaptability in a multi-site, mission-driven environment

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The employee is regularly required to use hands, fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and see, talk and hear. Frequently required to sit, walk, and stand. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift/move up to 50 lbs. May be exposed to outside weather conditions. Mental demands are characteristic of support function jobs. Specific vision abilities include color vision, depth perception, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Minimum Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or abilities required for the position. Individuals must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test. Individuals must have a valid New Mexico driver’s license, liability insurance, insurability under the agency insurance carrier, dependable vehicle and a clean driving record.

• Associate’s degree in Occupational Safety or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be considered. 
• Two (2) years of experience in workplace safety administration or a related role. 
• Safety certifications such as OSHA 30-Hour, First Aid/CPR, or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) are preferred but not required.
• New Mexico driver’s license, liability insurance, insurability under the agency insurance carrier, dependable vehicle and a clean driving record.