Director of Safety and Security

Overview

Summary: Reporting to the Vice President of Real Estate, the Director of Safety and Security (DSS) will provide enterprise-wide leadership and oversight of safety, security and emergency management programs across a diverse portfolio of residential, clinical, administrative and community-based locations. The role ensures that safety and security practices are trauma-informed, person-centered and minimally intrusive while maintaining a strong focus on risk reduction and duty of care. Working closely with Senior Management within Vinfen, the DSS is responsible for designing, implementing and continuously improving a comprehensive system-wide program aligned with industry best practices and for managing third-party security vendor contracts to ensure accountability, performance and alignment with organizational expectations.

Responsibilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities: • Establishes enterprise-wide standards for physical security systems, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection and duress systems • Develops and manages the annual operating and capital budgets for safety and security programs, including contracted services and security technology investments • Partners with IT and Facilities to align planning, selection and procurement of security systems and technologies and to ensure systems are integrated and support operational needs • Partners with Facilities to implement layered mitigation strategies such as access control, lighting and alarms • Partners with Finance and senior leadership to ensure cost-effective allocation of resources while maintaining appropriate levels of risk mitigation coverage • Provides financial forecasting, cost-benefit analysis and determine priority of security initiatives based on risk and organizational impact • Leads business continuity and emergency response initiatives across the organization • Provides executive-level reporting on incidents, risks, trends and mitigation strategies • Provides strategic oversight of internal stakeholders and contracted security providers to ensure accountability, performance and alignment with organizational expectations • Aligns program design with peer behavioral health and human services organizations and industry best practices and address behavioral health-specific risks, including elopement and behavioral escalation • Conducts enterprise risk assessments and vulnerability evaluations • Maintains inspection and audit programs aligned with environment of care practices • Provides subject matter expertise on security systems design, site planning and renovation projects • Maintains awareness of emerging risks, regulatory changes and leading practices in healthcare and behavioral health security • Participates in relevant professional organizations and incorporate benchmarking insights into program development • Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills: • Ability to interpret and implement CARF and State funder requirements • Enterprise program leadership • Data-driven decision making • Crisis management • Strong alignment with person-centered service environments • Excellent organizational, time management, attention to detail and problem-solving skills • Ability to manage and function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

About Vinfen

Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes:

• • A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
  • First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open to all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
  • Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
  • Voluntary Term Life, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
  • Voluntary Pet Insurance
  • Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week):
    • 15 days of Vacation per year
    • 12 Paid Holidays per year
    • 10 Sick Days per year
    • 3 Personal Days per year
  • Up to $6,000 per year in Tuition Assistance
  • $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
  • Other generous benefits including access to discounted movie and theme park tickets, online shopping discounts, and more!

About Us:

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Qualifications

Typical Requirements: • Seven to ten years of progressive leadership experience in safety and security, including at least five years in healthcare, behavioral health or human services settings • Demonstrated experience in enterprise security program development, risk assessment, workplace violence prevention and vendor management • Experience managing multi-site security vendor contracts and security technology implementations

Preferred /Required Education: High School or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security management, healthcare administration or related field strongly preferred. Master's degree in related field preferred. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training. Certification as CHPA, CPP or PSP desirable.

Driving Requirements: Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. - If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.

Pay Range

USD $100,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.