Environmental Site Coordinator - Arleta, Ca

POSITION TITLE: Environmental Site Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Recuperative Care

REPORTS TO: Program Manager

LOCATION: Arleta, CA

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

SALARY: $55,000 - $60,000.00

PERTINENT INFORMATION:

• Position title will start January 2024

• All positions require candidates to successfully pass a background check, LIVE scan and TB Test

• Shift Schedule: Sunday – Thursday, 8:30AM-5:00PM

Environmental Site Coordinator

National Health Foundation (NHF) has a long-standing presence in supporting individuals who are unhoused with high acuity level of care through its’ recuperative care program. As an Environmental Site Coordinator (ESC), you are responsible for ensuring a safe, clean, and functional environment. In addition, to serving as a liaison between employees and external contractors who are required to resolved facilities concerns. You will be responsible for evaluating and determining maintenance or repairs that needs to be performed to include self-completion when necessary. The nature of the position will develop maintenance procedures and schedules to meet all areas of compliance.

Responsibilities and Initiatives

To help NHF meet its growth goals, the Environmental Site Coordinator will:

• Ensures assigned equipment is in proper working order and available for use.
• Maintains physical space, ensuring a safe, clean, and functional environment.
• Receives, manages, and processes work order requests; ensures problems are resolved quickly.
• Acts as liaison between employees and any outside contractors needed to resolve specialized facility concerns.
• Ensure all certified professional personnel conduct facilities inspections timely and retrieve & file copies of all supportive inspection reports. Original reports must be given to the Program Manager.
• Drafts and implements preventive maintenance schedules for buildings and equipment.
• Ensure all physical plant check are completed on daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
• Ensures safety to include fire safety equipment standards are followed throughout facility.
• Complete all documentation via database as required and relative to duties.
• Participates on emergency preparedness planning team.
• Applies, or assists with application, for required environmental permits.
• Develop and apply all OSHA guidelines for all employees to follow to include materials safety data.
• Maintains inventory of supplies; reorders as needed.
• Conduct and complete minor repairs on-site.
• Complete staff schedules in collaboration with Program Manager, assignment sheets, performance appraisals, bi-weekly coaching and mentoring and requests for all environmental services associate staff.
• Attend all mandatory meetings, trainings, and professional development events as scheduled.
• Conduct shift meetings, review end of shift report (daily shift notes) and address shift concerns, recommendations etc....
• Project and model a positive professional image and adhere to organizational dress code.
• Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes to meet the needs of the facility.
• Report and communicate any incidents relating to facilities and submit them to the Program Manager.
• Complete additional duties and assignments as required to meet the needs of the facility, notwithstanding primary roles.

Requirements

• Graduation or certificate from an institution preferred with 2 years.
• OSHA certified is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have at least 3 years related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software necessary to create and maintain reports and logs.
• Extensive knowledge of building systems such as plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan maintenance schedules for building systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be self-motivated, responsible, honest, articulate, and be able to work independently and in a team.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Fluency or some knowledge with all Microsoft Office programs.
• Reliable transportation.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish Preferred.
• TB test required.

• Fingerprint live scan /background required.

Physical Requirements The duties as described will required frequent standing and walking, as well as extended sitting. The employee will frequently bend/stoop, squat, reach above the shoulders, twist, and turn, kneel, and push/pull. The employee will frequently be required to lift/pull/push/move up to 50 pounds. Must utilize conversational speech for effective verbal communication. Noise level is high in some guest care areas.  Must be able to hear equipment alarms, overhead pages, and direct verbal communication.

Benefits

What's in it for you?

Be on a team that is full of collaborative, passionate, fun and energetic individuals that are focused on serving the needs of the community. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, 100 % covered medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance for the employee; 401(k) plan with up to 5% matching contribution.

Other work perks include a monthly engagement activity with everyone. You can take part in Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) events, having access to our JEDI library, and other resources to learn more about JEDI. Team engagement that includes staff awards, and enjoy direct access to everyone to share ideas and initiatives to continue to improve the employee experience. Feeling hungry during work hours? We got you covered with our snack havens located at all of our facilities!

ABOUT THE NATIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION

National Health Foundation (NHF) is guided by a mission to improve the health of individuals and underserved communities by acting on the social determinants of health and bridging the gaps in the healthcare system. All people, regardless of who they are or where they live, can achieve their highest level of health. NHF works within communities to identify and advance solutions that remove barriers and promote health for all who live there.

Research has demonstrated that one of the clearest determinants of health –and health disparities– is where people live. A person’s physical environment, employment opportunities, community safety, and access healthcare providers, (and more) all impact health and are local in nature. The largest health disparities emerge in neighborhoods experiencing poverty and in communities of color. These social determinants can help or hinder a person’s ability to make healthy decisions. People are not homeless; they experience homelessness. People suffering from diabetes may understand what they should be eating, but it does not matter if they cannot purchase fresh produce in their own neighborhood. Physical fitness might be a top priority for everyone, but crime and unlit parks might prevent that from happening. Health starts where people live, learn, work and play.

NHF is committed to addressing the root causes of health disparities by working hand in hand with communities. We empower teens and adults to advocate for their health and identify needed changes in their neighborhoods. Then we help develop and support the community’s vision of health by cultivating partnerships to deliver programs and services that are empathetic and inclusive. We observe, measure, learn, and repeat as needed.

National Health Foundation is committed to fostering a fair, diverse, inclusive, and equal work environment.

National Health Foundation believes diversity, equity and inclusion is essential to accomplishing our mission and maximizing our impact. Understanding historical and current manifestations of racism and oppression will enable us to act most effectively on the social determinants of health. As one of our core values, DEI will shape our governance, strategies, programs, operational activities, and advocacy efforts. We recognize the work of DEI is a journey and our commitment is unwavering.

WHY IT MATTERS

Because health begins long before that visit to the doctor. It begins where we live, learn, work and play.

On any given night, there are 46,000 Angelinos without a home. Of those, more than 29,000 have severe health issues requiring some level of care. Without a home, these individuals experience insurmountable barriers to health and healing.

In the 6 square miles that make up Historic South-Central Los Angeles, there are no gyms and there is only 0.4 acres of parking space for the 103,000 people who call the area home. Liquor stores outnumber grocery stores and there are no farmer’s markets. Without opportunities for safe outdoor play and places to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, this community will continue to experience higher than average rates of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

High school can be a trying time, but for students who are pregnant, parenting, or at risk of becoming pregnant, the challenges are far greater. The impact of pregnancy on health is compounded in communities where poverty and a lack of maternal care are common.

If NHF accomplished its mission, everyone in Southern California would have the opportunity to experience health and would live in a community that supports a healthy lifestyle. That would include a home for every person, access to fresh, healthy foods, opportunities for safety, outdoor physical fitness, and so much more. We have already seen communities take great strides in tackling their negative social determinants, but really, we have only scratched the surface of these issues.

PROGRAMS

The National Health Foundation is addressing the social determinants of health using several research-proven strategies. We are targeting Food Access, with an emphasis on increasing the availability of health and fresh foods in under-resourced communities, Housing, with a focus on providing facility and care for individuals who have been released from the hospital, the Built Environment, prioritizing the removal of the barriers to health in the communities we serve, and Education, with a focus on risk prevention and support for pregnant and parenting teens to complete their education. For further details on the programs, please visit our site at: http://nationalhealthfoundation.org