Safety Manager
California (Hybrid)
Location: California (Hybrid)
Schedule: Full-Time | Exempt
Department: Compliance & Quality Assurance
Reports to: Senior Director of Compliance & Quality Assurance
Travel: Statewide travel required (40-50%)
The pay range for this position is $85,000-$95,0000 per year for employees hired in the CA area. The pay range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate for candidates hired within the bay area region. Candidates hired in other California locations may have different starting salaries based on cost of living and market data variations. Factors that may be used to determine your actual starting salary include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and internal comparisons to other employees in similar roles.
Make a Meaningful Impact
Aspiranet, a leading California-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families, is seeking an experienced and proactive Safety Manager to lead and administer our agency-wide safety program. This critical role ensures the health, safety, and regulatory compliance of employees, clients, and facilities across a diverse statewide network of programs and locations. From emergency preparedness and workplace violence prevention to regulatory readiness and incident investigations, the Safety Manager plays a key role in fostering a culture of safety and accountability throughout the organization.
About Aspiranet
Founded in 1975, Aspiranet is a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping families thrive. We provide a continuum of care across California through six service divisions: Foster and Adoption, Transitional Aged Youth, Residential, Intensive Home-Based Services, Behavioral Health, and Family and Community. Every role at Aspiranet contributes to something greater: building a future where every child is loved, every family supported, and every individual equipped to succeed.
Position Summary
The Safety Manager serves as the operational leader for Aspiranet's comprehensive safety program, overseeing the implementation and maintenance of key compliance initiatives, including the Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP), Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP), Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), Security Management Plan, and other agency-wide safety programs. This role manages safety inspections, emergency preparedness activities, incident investigations, corrective action plans, training compliance, and regulatory readiness across multiple program types and locations throughout California.
Key Responsibilities
Safety Program Administration
Lead and maintain agency-wide safety programs, policies, and procedures.Ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations and other applicable safety standards.Conduct ongoing reviews and updates to safety programs based on operational needs and regulatory changes.Coordinate agency safety committees, meetings, and action plans.Promote employee engagement in safety reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
Inspections, Emergency Preparedness & Risk Management
Conduct routine and unannounced safety inspections and hazard assessments.Coordinate emergency drills, preparedness exercises, and corrective action follow-up.Support emergency management planning and accreditation readiness efforts.Partner with operational leaders on safety considerations for new, renovated, or relocated facilities.Monitor site readiness, emergency equipment, and environmental safety compliance.
Incident Investigation & Regulatory Compliance
Manage the agency's incident reporting process and investigation activities.Investigate workplace injuries, workplace violence incidents, near misses, vehicle accidents, and environmental hazards.Utilize root cause analysis to identify trends and implement preventive measures.Maintain OSHA-required reporting and recordkeeping.Serve as a point of contact during regulatory reviews, inspections, surveys, and accreditation activities.
Training & Safety Education
Develop and deliver safety training programs, including:
Workplace Violence PreventionEmergency PreparednessBloodborne PathogensInfection Control & Hand HygieneDriver SafetyErgonomicsSlips, Trips, and Falls Prevention
Monitor completion of mandatory safety training requirements.Coordinate CPR, First Aid, and other required certifications.Support development of safety competency and compliance programs.
Reporting & Organizational Support
Track and analyze safety metrics, incidents, inspections, and corrective actions.Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership and committees.Partner with Human Resources, Operations, Compliance, and external partners to reduce risk and improve organizational safety performance.Support special projects and other duties as assigned.
