Stewart-Marchman-Act Behavioral Healthcare - Daytona Beach, FL

posted 14 days ago

Full-time
Daytona Beach, FL
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Correctional Technician position at SMA Healthcare involves assisting with employment development for inmates, conducting security checks, and ensuring compliance with contractual standards. The role requires effective communication with clients, supervision of their activities, and the ability to manage potentially dangerous situations. The technician will also be responsible for documentation, client transportation, and participation in treatment planning.

Responsibilities

  • Assists with employment development to include job checks and other related services for inmates according to program and client need.
  • Conducts daily and random searches of clients and living areas; removes and documents dangerous items; performs and/or assists with restraints.
  • Conducts security/safety checks; monitors visitors/clients for contraband as well as approved dining times.
  • Ensures compliance with all contractual standards and assist in audit preparations.
  • Must be able to work effectively on all positions, locations and all levels of care.
  • Proficient in all required program documentation. Completes accurate daily, weekly, monthly reports as required.
  • Provides supervision, counseling, custody, and control in a fair and consistent manner.
  • Responsible for monitoring client behavior and their activities.
  • Serves as a role model who utilizes positive reinforcement and support to clients through approved behavior modification techniques.
  • Supervises self-administered medications and inventories according to program and client need.
  • Transports clients to other agencies, hospitals, work, community activities, AA/NA meetings etc.
  • Utilizes specialized Department of Corrections software for entering data that pertains to tracking daily activities of clients and their location.
  • Assists with new client orientation.
  • Works cooperatively in a group/team setting by working at different program locations.
  • Assists in the planning and implementation of individual treatment plans; supports client goals.
  • Controls verbally and/or physically abusive and aggressive clients and performs aggression control techniques.
  • Communicates effectively with suicidal, mentally, emotionally, and/or psychologically disturbed clients.
  • Orients the client to the facility; explains rules, policies and procedures.
  • Participates in meetings as required; converses with staff on client's progress.
  • Performs general office duties; answers telephones; communicates with the public or other agencies as required.
  • Participates in process/performance improvement activities.
  • Processes admissions and discharges for voluntary and/or involuntary clients.
  • Reports any concerns regarding the health, safety, or well-being of a client to the appropriate authority.
  • Performs related work as required.

Requirements

  • Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • 6 months of related human services experience preferred or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Some knowledge of the criminal justice human services field according to program need.
  • Ability to defuse potentially dangerous situations, and remain calm in an emergency.
  • Ability to type and enter clear and concise reports and data into specialized Department of Corrections software.
  • Ability to utilize behavior management techniques and serve as a role model.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing with the public, clinical professionals, and outside agencies.
  • Ability to prepare and maintain written documentation.
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle to transport clients.
  • Ability to perform light housekeeping responsibilities.
  • Ability to handle verbally and/or physically abusive and aggressive clients.

Benefits

  • Career growth and advancement potential
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Personal Leave and Paid Holidays
  • 403b Retirement Plan (matches one to one of employee contribution for the first 3%, then a 50% match on the next 6% of employee contribution)
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