At Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health, we are constantly seeking ways to enhance our operational efficiency and optimize the resources available to better serve our community. As part of this ongoing effort, we are pleased to announce the conversion of the Workplace & Public Safety department into a new and more comprehensive team: Support Services.
Why the Change?
Support Services will combine the expertise and resources from Public Safety/Security, Facilities, Emergency Management, Environmental Health and Safety, Building Operations, and now, janitorial services. This consolidation aims to streamline our operational functions, ensuring greater coordination, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. By bringing these functions together under one umbrella, we can better manage our internal processes, avoid redundancies, and allocate resources more strategically across our organization.
Introducing Janitorial Technicians
One of the most significant changes in this transition is the integration of janitorial services into an internal position: Janitorial Technicians. By shifting from contracted janitorial services to in-house staff, we are projected to save over $100,000 annually. This change not only represents a substantial cost-saving but also allows for more flexibility and control over our cleaning and sanitation processes.
Benefits of the Transition
- Cost Savings: The new structure will significantly reduce expenses related to contracted services, particularly janitorial services, with an estimated saving of over $100,000 per year.
- Improved Coordination: Integrating these essential services into one department allows for better communication, coordination, and alignment of goals, leading to smoother day-to-day operations.
- Increased Flexibility: Internalizing janitorial services means our team will have the flexibility to adapt to changing needs more rapidly, ensuring our facilities are always maintained to the highest standards.
- Enhanced Service Quality: Bringing janitorial services in-house will allow us to directly oversee and ensure consistent, high-quality cleaning and maintenance standards, contributing to a safer and healthier environment for our staff and clients.
- Expanded Leadership Opportunities: The consolidation will provide additional business processes and responsibilities for the Support Services leadership, fostering opportunities for growth and professional development within the organization.
Support Services will be led by Joseph Slama and Ken Varichak. The team will work collaboratively to address the needs of our facilities and staff, ensuring a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment for everyone. Over the coming weeks, we will provide further details about the changes, including how they will affect day-to-day operations and any additional training or resources that may be required.
For any questions or further details, please contact Joseph Slama, Support Services Leader, at jslama@noahhelps.org.
