What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist - Swing Shift - Full Time position at Stars Behavioral Health Group?
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We are committed to providing a career-enhancing environment for dedicated professionals desiring to make a difference in the lives of young people and their families. Stars Behavioral Health Group (SBHG) currently employs approximately 1,700 people at more than 45 different sites throughout California in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Fresno, Central Valley, Stanislaus, Santa Clara, Alameda, and Sacramento counties. We serve more than 30,000 children, youth and families annually throughout the state.
Our experienced staff of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Mental Health Specialists, Parent Partners and other therapists/counselors provide case management, mental health care and a range of support services in schools, homes or other community settings. Our dedicated teams work collaboratively and in partnership with family members, school administrators and faculty, county social workers, case managers, probation officers and other agencies.
Job Summary:The Safety Specialist is responsible for providing a high level of customer service through maintaining a safe environment for all clients, visitors, staff and physicians. This care is provided through direct and indirect physical and verbal interactions with clients, modeling appropriate behaviors for clients, and monitoring daily client activities. She/he screens incoming clients/visitors for contraband and inventories all client property as well as monitoring surveillance equipment. The Safety Specialist controls access to the center, answers/directs incoming clients, conducts physical security checks of the center grounds, and responds to fires and/or emergencies at the center.
Schedule: 3pm-1130pm, weekend days
Job Duties:
Supervise, protect, and care for clients individually and in groups.
Welcome all guests and screen all non-staff who enter the facility.
Collect and inventory all newly arriving client property.
Controls disturbances and assists staff in de-escalating volatile situations.
Provide exceptional customer service to all staff, clients, guests and visitors. This post is expected to remain diligent to monitor all of the events within the area including all video surveillance cameras.
Provide for general safety and security of the staff in the facility. Staff shall make a complete security check of the facility at least once every two hours.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent and two(2) years of relevant experience in the Mental Health field or an AA degree in a related field and one(1) year relevant experience in the Mental Health field.
Valid California Drivers License and clear DMV printout preferred
Valid Security Guard Registration with California BSIS(Bureau of Security and Investigative Services) OR commitment to register as a Security Guard with California BSIS within 90 days of employment required
We offer:
- DailyPay
- MFTI and ACSW’s receive supervision for BBS hours
- Competitive compensation
- Company paid benefits package including medical, dental and vision and many other voluntary benefits
- Rewarding work environment with excellent opportunities for career growth
- Excellent work/life balance including generous vacation and holiday pay
- Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve
- Family-oriented environment
- On the job training including paid CEU opportunities and career development
- Flexible work schedule and environment
- Mileage reimbursement