What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist position at The Guidance Center?
Do you have a strong sense of duty and integrity? Do you have experience in security, law enforcement, corrections, or in a behavioral health setting? Do you possess exceptional communication and conflict resolution skills and can effectively de-escalate high stress situations? Join us in a rewarding career as a Safety Specialist at The Guidance Center where every day is a new opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life.
· Competitive pay and benefits package, including medical, dental and vision
· Paid time off
· Double pay for worked designated holiday hours
· 401K retirement options with company match
· Tuition reimbursement
· Specialized training in crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and behavioral health safety protocols
· A team that feels like family-work alongside compassionate professionals who are dedicated to making a difference
· Opportunity to grow-if you are interested in the behavioral health field, gain the experience you need to advance in multiple fields
· Fun at work-engage in regular celebrations and team building opportunities
If you are passionate about helping others and eager to make a real impact in someone’s life, we want to hear from you. Join us at The Guidance Center and be part of a team you will be proud to work with.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Safety Specialist provides support and assistance to ensure a safe environment for TGC employees and members.
POSITION DUTIES
- Monitor the safety of members and employees.
- Patrol the interior and exterior of the property, including parking lots for potential problems and safety issues, as requested.
- Respond to calls for code green (aggressive behavior) and assist in de-escalating the situation with TGC approved techniques, including proper seclusion and/or restraint.
- Assists PAC (Psychiatric Acute Care) Unit and the Crisis Stabilization Unit with high acuity clients.
- Promote safe work practices; resolve and/or report any safety concerns.
- Provide support and assistance to providers and their members, related to safety and de-escalation situations as they occur.
- Facilitate training as needed.
- Observe member’s behavior and report undesirable behavior as appropriate.
- Assists staff with recreational programs offered to members as needed.
- Monitors facility for safety; including handling of unauthorized items that are found on property.
- Ability to handle emotional and stressful situations with agitated clients while remaining calm and supportive during crisis and potential crisis situations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS
- Provide high quality customer service to internal and external customers.
- Must work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
- Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
- Participate in Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Processes of the agency.
- Complete all TGC required trainings on time.
- Maintains a high level of professionalism while performing job functions.
- Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to learn.
- This position is 100% onsite/TGC campus, in the state of Arizona.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- One year of safety experience.
- Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Valid AZ driver’s license.
Preferred:
- Background in member care.
- Background in security.
ACCOMMODATIONS
TGC will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities unless it would cause undue hardship. We define reasonable accommodation as any change in the work environment or in the way a job is performed that enables a person with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities. We will make a good-faith effort to list any special requirements in our job descriptions.
The physical demands of this position warrant:
- Light Work: Occasionally exerting 20 pounds of force or frequently exerting 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body; walking or standing to a significant degree.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Under Federal confidentiality laws, personnel of the Clinic may not disclose information about clients or personnel to anyone outside the Clinic without the person’s prior written consent and may not disclose this information to others within the Clinic except on a “need to know basis”. This includes any identifying information concerning current, past or prospective clients or personnel.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have reviewed this Job Description and have received a copy of this and the Performance Appraisal/Competency assessment document, as requested. I understand my job responsibilities and performance expectations/standards. I further understand that I may be responsible for other activities not listed in this document.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.03 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20