Application Guide

How to Apply for Associate Director of Facilities & Safety (5700)

at Epath

🏢 About Epath

Epath is a leading organization dedicated to providing comprehensive behavioral health and human services across the United States. With a strong focus on community impact and regulatory excellence, Epath offers a collaborative environment where facilities and safety professionals can drive meaningful change across a multi-site portfolio.

About This Role

This role oversees facilities performance, asset management, and safety governance across Epath's entire portfolio, ensuring operational consistency and regulatory compliance. As Safety Co-Chair, you will directly influence life safety standards and risk mitigation strategies, making a tangible impact on the well-being of staff and clients.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing safety incident reports and compliance dashboards across the portfolio, followed by a virtual meeting with regional facility managers to address urgent issues. You might then work on standardizing a new life safety protocol, prepare for an upcoming CARF audit, and end the day by co-chairing a safety committee meeting to review risk mitigation strategies.

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🎯 Who Epath Is Looking For

  • Experienced in managing facilities operations across large, multi-site portfolios (5+ years) with a track record of scaling processes and leading regional teams.
  • Familiar with healthcare or behavioral health settings (at least 1 year), understanding the unique compliance needs of medical, hospital, or mental health environments.
  • Holds or is pursuing certifications in Life Safety, Fire Safety, or Environmental Safety, or possesses a General Contractor license, demonstrating technical expertise.
  • A strategic leader who can serve as Safety Co-Chair, driving safety culture and ensuring adherence to OSHA, CARF, and other regulatory standards.

📝 Tips for Applying to Epath

1

Highlight specific examples of scaling facilities operations across multiple sites, including metrics like cost savings, compliance rates, or team size.

2

Emphasize any experience with CARF or OSHA audits, as regulatory compliance is central to this role.

3

If you have a Life Safety or Fire Safety certification, list it prominently; if not, mention any relevant coursework or training.

4

Tailor your resume to show direct leadership of managers or regional teams, not just individual contributors.

5

Research Epath's services (e.g., behavioral health, addiction treatment) and mention how your facilities experience aligns with their mission.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your multi-site facilities management experience and ability to drive consistency across diverse locations.', "Specific regulatory knowledge (OSHA, CARF, life safety) and how you've applied it in a healthcare or behavioral health setting.", 'Your leadership philosophy as a Safety Co-Chair, emphasizing collaboration and risk mitigation.', "A clear connection between your background and Epath's commitment to safety and operational excellence."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Epath's website to understand their service lines (e.g., mental health, substance abuse) and their geographic footprint.
  • → Look up recent news or press releases about Epath's facilities expansions or safety initiatives.
  • → Understand CARF accreditation standards, as they are mentioned in the job description.
  • → Check if Epath has any published safety reports or annual reports that highlight their commitment to safety.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you standardized facilities processes across multiple sites. What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?
2 How do you stay current with OSHA and CARF regulations? Can you give an example of implementing a new compliance requirement?
3 As Safety Co-Chair, how would you foster a safety culture across the organization?
4 Tell us about your experience managing facilities in a medical or behavioral health setting. What unique considerations did you have?
5 How do you prioritize competing demands when overseeing a large portfolio? Provide an example.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on technical facilities skills without demonstrating leadership of managers or regional teams.
  • Omitting any mention of healthcare or behavioral health experience, even if it's a small part of your background.
  • Not addressing the Safety Co-Chair aspect—be ready to discuss your approach to safety governance and committee leadership.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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