Weekends)

Wingspan Care Group•Shaker Heights, OH

4d•$21

About The Position

The Psychiatric Safety Officer will protect the Agency’s premises, assets, staff, and clients. The Psychiatric Safety Officer will also partner with program staff to engage with clients and patients to aid and promote safe, therapeutic environments across campus programs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Knowledge of public safety and basic security protocols.
Integrity and professionalism.
Surveillance skills and detail orientation.
Strong verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

3 years of experience as safety officer, school resources officer, security guard, or equivalent position preferred.

Responsibilities

Patrol premises regularly to maintain order and establish presence. Monitor campus for trespassers and unauthorized vehicles.
Respond to calls for assistance across campus including, but not limited to, assistance to help de-escalate situations involving patients in a therapeutically appropriate manner.
Assist in the re-direction and de-escalation of patient situations, and work to help prevent them.
Assist with safety search and inventory of belongings for new patients.
Complete patient checks upon request and document all activity as required.
Submit detailed daily activity reports (DARs) and complete Incident Reports when necessary.
Conduct security screenings with visitors.
Investigate displays or reports of suspicious activity.
Respond to security and fire alarms by investigating situations and assisting as needed.
Maintain records that reflect the facility’s safety programs.
Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Manager of Facilities, Compliance, and Safety and/or the Agency leadership concerning safety procedures.
Develop methods for coordinating security services with other departments.
Maintain active certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), CPR/FA, and other training programs as determined by Supervisor.
Maintain confidential patient/client information pursuant to HIPAA and Agency policies/procedures.
Maintain needed program specific credentialing, training, and other procedures.
Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option.
Wellness program including free preventative care
Generous paid time off and holidays
50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MSW program
Defined benefit pension plan
403(b) retirement plan
Pet insurance
Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Support for continuing education and credential renewal
Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care