REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO DBA SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITYLAB
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Chicago, IL · Junior
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The bottom of this range ($58,650) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $67,371. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $84,635 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Occupational Health and Safety Specialists" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011) · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Summary The Occupational Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for leading data-driven occupational safety initiatives focused on injury prevention, risk reduction, and workforce safety.
- The Occupational Health & Safety Specialist:
- Conducts workplace risk assessments and job hazard analyses (JHA) to proactively identify and mitigate hazards.
Responsibilities
- Partners with operational and clinical leadership to develop unit-specific safety action plans and drive accountability for outcomes.
- May require occasional flexibility in schedule to support incident response and organizational needs.
Requirements
- They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
- maintains required documentation including incident reports, inspections, and training records.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
- Ability to work collaboratively with leadership and influence safety practices across departments.
- Effective communication and presentation skills, including the ability to educate staff and present to leadership.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Professional certification (CSP, ASP, or equivalent) preferred.
- Experience with ergonomics programs, injury prevention strategies, and workers' compensation processes preferred.
Skills
- Strong skills in conducting risk assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and incident investigations.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Compensation
- $58,650.00 - $98,400.00
- Benefits and benefits' eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.
Benefits
- Benefits and benefits' eligibility can vary by position.
- Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in an Occupational Health related field required.
- Experience in healthcare environment preferred.
- By joining our team, you'll be part of our life-changing mission and vision.
- The Occupational Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for leading data-driven occupational safety initiatives focused on injury prevention, risk reduction, and workforce safety.
- This role partners with leadership to identify high-risk areas, implement targeted interventions, and deliver training and education that supports a culture of safety and regulatory compliance.
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits
Equal opportunity
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
- All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Affirmative Action Employer as required by law.
Visa & Work Authorization
- opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, milita
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