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Safety, Risk & Regulatory Compliance Coordinator

Program & Location: Quality and Compliance / New BedfordEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Health Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Safety Management, or a related field.Pay Range: $28.20-$32.30/hr (experience & education dependent)Status: Full TimeShift: Monday- Friday 9am-5:30pm

Requirements

• Must always present as courteous and professional
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks
• Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion
• Ability to organize and prioritize a demanding workload while adhering to project timelines
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs
• Must have the ability to work with others in a cooperative and collaborative manner
• Ability to understand and implement Trauma Informed Care
• Maintains appropriate boundaries and adheres to code of ethics
• Comply with federal and state regulations concerning confidentiality
• Understand and adhere to all applicable policies and procedures of HPAO
• Complete TB screening requirements
• Valid Driver’s License
• Travel between Sites Required

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Conduct routine environmental safety rounds at all High Point sites, with emphasis on ligature/self‑harm risks, contraband prevention, and overall therapeutic‑environment safety.
• Lead incident investigations related to environmental hazards, behavioral safety events, near‑misses, facility issues, or staff/patient injuries; document findings and develop corrective actions.
• Perform root‑cause analysis (RCA) and partner with clinical, nursing, and quality teams to implement and follow up on corrective and preventive actions
• Monitor environmental and operational risks across inpatient, outpatient, and residential behavioral health programs, escalating high‑risk issues promptly.
• Support ongoing regulatory readiness for state licensure surveys/accreditation/regulatory visits
• Coordinate with clinical leadership to ensure physical spaces support safe patient care, including supervision levels, room safety, and emergency response readiness.
• Maintain and track environmental documentation, including rounds logs, risk assessments, incident summaries, mitigation plans, and safety data across programs.
• Partner with facilities teams to ensure timely resolution of environmental issues (e.g., broken doors, cameras, lighting, plumbing issues that impact patient safety).
• Train staff and new hires on environmental safety, incident reporting, hazard identification, environmental protocols, and emergency response.
• Assist with emergency preparedness planning, drills, and after‑action reviews ensuring considerations are incorporated into emergency scenarios.
• Support data collection and reporting for safety and risk‑related committees, including trends in incidents, environmental findings, and progress on mitigation plans.
• Coordinate or participate in multidisciplinary safety huddles, incident reviews, and behavioral-health risk committees, providing environmental safety insights.
• Manage third‑party contractors or vendors performing environmental services, ensuring compliance with safety expectations in behavioral-health spaces.
• Ensure interim life‑safety compliance and construction oversight through consistent monitoring, documentation, and regulatory reporting across all project stages
• Promote a culture of safety, encouraging proactive hazard reporting, staff participation, and continuous improvement in the behavioral‑health environment.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Health Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Safety Management, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in environmental compliance, safety, facilities operations, or regulatory oversight within a healthcare, behavioral health, or human‑services setting.
• Working knowledge of healthcare‑related regulatory requirements, including:
• CMS Conditions of Participation
• Joint Commission Environment of Care (EOC) standards
• State Department of Health Environmental and Safety requirements

Why Work with High Point

• Mission-driven nonprofit making a positive impact
• Competitive pay and full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 403b)
• Generous paid time off
• Paid training and ongoing development
• Supportive, team-focused culture
• Opportunities for internal growth and promotion

About High Point

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a nonprofit health and human services agency dedicated to treating and preventing substance use disorders and mental illness. We offer a full continuum of care — including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services — throughout Southeastern Massachusetts.  We also support survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that every individual has inherent worth, dignity, and the capacity for personal change. Our mission is to help individuals and families achieve stability, healing, and long-term recovery.

Equal Employment Opportunity

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected class under Massachusetts or federal law. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Salary Disclaimer 

Salary $65,000 – $108,000, commensurate with experience, education, skills, and internal equity.  The salary range listed is provided in accordance with Massachusetts pay transparency guidelines and current market benchmarks. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, education, certifications, skills, and internal equity. High Point reserves the right to adjust compensation based on organizational needs.

E-Verify Participation (Compliant with our signed MOU with the Federal Government)

High Point & Affiliated Organizations participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the I-9 process and E-Verify verification as required by federal law.

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