Residential Security

New Paths IncFlint, MI
Hybrid

About The Position

New Paths, Inc. (NPI) is a growing residential treatment facility with a full continuum of treatment services for individuals with substance use disorders. We are hiring PT Security. This is an unarmed security position.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Demonstrate clear and concise writing skills.
  • Skill in communicating with a variety of people from varying backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of Genesee County Criminal Justice and Human Service Delivery Systems.
  • Two years’ experience in Human Services and/or Associates Degree in related field
  • Experience in a residential setting or human service program.
  • Knowledge of substance use disorder dynamics and treatment methods.
  • Documented supervisory experience
  • Security guard experience

Responsibilities

  • Maintain security of the NPI facilities
  • Support and adhere to the NPI Code of Ethics, work rules, policies, plans and procedures to promote a safe and secure environment for the residents, visitors and employees of New Paths.
  • Perform all security related duties such as: Respond to investigation of triggered alarms, respond to staff requests for support, monitor activities via video-cameras, and other related activities.
  • Consistently conduct physical and/or unclothed searches as clients enter or re-enter the facility.
  • Obtain visitor sign in signatures and maintain log.
  • Provides guidance in the absence of the Security Supervisor. The point of contact for all staff when Supervisors and Managers are unavailable.
  • Monitor client activity at assigned poste in accordance with the guidelines prescribed in the New Paths policies and procedures.
  • Execute job duties with a high priority on professionalism, client and staff safety and accountability.
  • Work toward establishing a calm and supportive environment which promotes positive behaviors and health initiative.
  • Communicate clearly and consistently the client’s activities as needed in the online log, RMS, shift notes, broadcast and/or email as appropriate.
  • Communicate clearly and consistently any violations through the RMS system under “enter a write-up”
  • Communicate legibly and clearly any incidents to clients, staff and/or visitors through the documented incident reporting process within 24 hours.
  • Maintain clear and accurate completion of daily, weekly and/or monthly checklists.
  • Document and monitor client departures from and returns to the facility in accordance with the guidelines prescribed in the New Paths policies and procedures.
  • Provide both written and verbal daily feedback to incoming shift on all relevant shift occurrences.
  • Conduct roll calls as scheduled and randomly when indicated or directed.
  • Escort clients to and from all scheduled activities, such as meals and smoke breaks when covering for a RA/CT position.
  • Conduct room searches in accordance with the documented guidelines.
  • Conduct physical searches, including unclothed searches when indicated, according to agency policy and procedure.
  • Check client rooms daily for cleanliness and direct residents to corrective action if needed.
  • Check assigned daily work projects are completed by clients on each shift.
  • Participate in regular mandatory team supervision, meetings and trainings.
  • Work as a coordinated team member alongside all staff members.
  • Verify client wrist bands on every shift
  • Performs any other duties assigned by Security Supervisor.
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