Risk and Safety Manager I

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The Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) is seeking a Risk and Safety Manager. This position will implement safety measures across the organization and prepare reports for documenting workplace hazards, incidents, and regulatory data.

The Risk Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization’s comprehensive risk management and safety program, including insurance, safety, workers’ compensation, emergency response, and risk mitigation strategies. The role involves assessing, identifying, and addressing risks that could impede the organization’s reputation, security, safety, and financial success.

• →Conducts thorough risk assessments by collecting and analyzing documentation, statistics, reports, and market trends.
• →Develops and implements policies and procedures to identify and address risks within various departments and services of the organization.
• →Reviews and evaluates risk management policies and protocols, providing recommendations and implementing necessary improvements.
• →Recommends and enacts risk management solutions such as insurance, safety protocols, business continuity plans, or recovery measures.
• →Analyzes data, including cash flow, inventory, breakage, and employee activity to identify potential fraudulent behavior.
• →Drafts and presents risk management reports, proposals, and safety plans to executive leadership and senior staff.
• →Administers and develops occupational health and safety programs to prevent accidents and mitigate risks, including industrial, motor vehicle, and workplace accidents.
• →Coordinates safety training programs, develops goals for safety and health initiatives, and provides technical support to leadership on safety matters
• →Oversees and administers workers’ compensation, ensuring compliance with occupational injury and illness recordkeeping requirements.
• →Collaborates with different departments to reduce employee exposure to hazards in various work environments.
• →Ensures compliance with the agency’s emergency response plan and implements safety measures across the organization.
• →Assists in ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by developing, implementing, and monitoring policies and practices that support accommodations for employees with disabilities.
• →Manages risk factors related to equipment, liability, property damage, and workers' compensation, mitigating potential threats.
  Performs other duties as directed.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to demanding and changing timelines
• Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion, integrity and sensitivity to confidentiality and privacy
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while building strong relationships with all levels of staff and effectively collaborating, communicating, respecting, and assisting peers

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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