CAMPUS SAFETY TEAM MEMBER - 2nd Shift

BETHANY CHILDRENS HOME INC • Womelsdorf, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Bethany Children’s Home provides individualized services to youth between the ages of 6 and 20 in a residential home setting on its beautiful rural campus located in Womelsdorf. Youth have opportunities to participate in a variety of therapeutic, spiritual, recreational and cultural services while they heal from past traumas. The Campus Safety Team Member is responsible for the implementation of the daily schedule and operations, ensuring the safety of persons and property on campus.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Be fluent in the language(s) spoken by a majority of the youth in care.
• Have acceptable written and verbal communication skills.
• Have acceptable organizational and computer skills.
• Demonstrate acceptable interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Possess a strong commitment to helping youth succeed by helping them reorient their lives, nurture their reunification efforts and enable them to make a successful transition to their next placement.
• Possess ability to establish rapport and relate sensitively with consistency to multiracial and multicultural groups of young adults.
• Demonstrate the ability to organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities efficiently.
• Possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License with a clear 3-year driving history.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Submit to a health assessment demonstrating fitness for duty, certified by a physician no more than 30 days prior to commencing employment and comply with a two-year renewal.
• Provide current PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal History and FBI Fingerprinting clearances prior to commencing employment and comply with a two-year renewal.
• The ability to perform responsibilities with objectivity, independence, and confidentiality.
• The utilization of discretionary skills in managing multiple issues.
• Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze figures and data, to view a computer monitor and operate typical office and safety equipment.
• Manual dexterity to grasp and manipulate objects.
• A commitment to achieving a standard of excellence with procedures and outcomes.
• The ability to react promptly and correctly in emergency situations.
• The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• The ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• The ability to follow instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• The ability to solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• The ability to accomplish security patrols so that a routine is not established, and habits are not formed that would indicate a reliable pattern to persons who may attempt illegal entry.
• Strong interpersonal skills and mature judgment with tact and diplomacy when interacting with the public.
• Effective communication by balancing listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and influencing others.
• Excellent teamwork skills by being helpful, accountable, respectful and approachable.
• The ability to motivate Team Members in providing service with excellence.
• A minimum of one year of experience working in security or residential human services.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position while subjected to conditions involving dust, dirt, heat, fumes, noise, cold, dryness and wetness: Able to walk or stand for at least 6 hours. Frequently perform light work by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 20 pounds without assistance. Move about on foot to complete tasks and move from one location to another. Stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, climb stairs, and stand regularly.
• Ability to successfully perform and maintain CPR/First Aid and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification.

Responsibilities

• Carries out established procedures to assure the safety of persons, including Bethany Team Members, youth and visitors while present on campus.
• Implements procedures to protect Bethany property, including buildings, groups, equipment and other assets, as well as non-Bethany property located temporarily or permanently on Bethany’s campus.
• Carries out emergency disaster plan drills or activities, or assigns to appropriate Team Members.
• Carries out procedures related to managing campus visitors.
• Maintains all Bethany-provided equipment with a duty of care to ensure safe operation and upkeep.
• Reacts promptly and correctly in emergency situations.
• Patrols assigned area on foot, in assigned motor vehicle, or other specialized vehicle to ensure personal, building, and equipment security.
• Examines doors, windows, and gates to ensure security; monitors closed buildings for unauthorized persons and/or suspicious activities.
• Informs and warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Provides escort services for visitors, youth, Team Members, as necessary; provides other public assistance, such as lockout services, jump-starts, and routine information.
• Watches for and reports irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations; contacts emergency responders, such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel, as required.
• Remains alert for the presence of unauthorized persons and/or security code violators; approaches suspicious persons and/or notifies police as appropriate; may confront violators, as required, until police arrive.
• May provide safe and efficient transportation to BCH Team Members and/or visitors, as requested, using a Bethany vehicle.
• Patrols and monitors assigned parking areas to provide public security and assistance and parking permit compliance.
• Investigates incidents/accidents and prepare routine, standardized incident reports.
• Assists municipal, county and state police agencies when appropriate.
• Provides safety services as assigned or appropriate. These include, but are not limited to: providing safety and medical escorts, admitting authorized people to secured areas, locking and unlocking buildings or other areas, directing traffic, conducting fire evacuation drills and fire safety programs, and conducting crime prevention or campus safety trainings.
• Reports hazardous conditions and major mechanical or trades problems to the appropriate person or department. As necessary, take action to safeguard lives and property until such conditions can be addressed and resolved.
• Adhering to all policies and procedures.
• Performing all expected work responsibilities in a safe manner.
• Treating all children, families and Team Members with respect and courtesy.
• Completing and maintaining all mandated and required training within required agency timeframes.
• Maintaining timely compliance with all established agency standards and employment documentation.
• Acting in compliance with Department of Human Services regulations to the highest degree of ethical standards.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and functional working environment.
• Providing services in a manner that are sensitive to the age, culture, religion, dietary needs, sexual orientation, gender identity and other important individual needs of those in our service.
• Ensuring proper physical care is provided to those in our service.
• Ensuring new clothing and personal grooming items are provided.
• Implementing strategies to discourage runaways and unauthorized absences.
• Informing all youth of his/her rights and ensuring that those rights are obtained.
• Carrying out the program’s rules and conduct standards with a positive, strength-based behavior management approach.
• Providing transportation to and from campus appointments.
• Performing additional duties as assigned by supervisor or administrator per operational needs.
• Abide by mandated reporting requirements.
• Systematically gather data, determine the readiness of an individual for treatment and change, apply accepted criteria for the diagnosis of substance use disorder or other detrimental addictions or behaviors.
• Recognize when a youth is under the influence of a psychoactive substance, intoxicated, and/or experiencing withdrawal symptoms.
• Monitor for danger to self or others.
• Document mental health concerns.
• Analyze and interpret data to determine treatment recommendations and priorities.
• Form mutually agreed-upon, measurable goals and objectives with the individual being served.
• Demonstrate and adhere to the accepted ethical and behavioral standard of conduct.
• Participate in continuing professional development.

Benefits

• HIPAA / CONFIDENTIALITY: As an employee, Bethany Team Members must agree to follow the standards set forth by the Health Information Portability and Accounting Act (HIPAA) as well as the heightened Pennsylvania standards as they apply. Due to the nature of the work environment, Team Members will have direct and/or indirect access to confidential information regarding clients and/or personnel. All confidential information cannot be discussed with, or disclosed to, unauthorized persons.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED