Part-time or Per-Diem Safety Coordinator

Rimrock Foundation • Billings, MT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator provides an on-site presence across Rimrock facilities during varied hours to deter criminal activity, support staff during emergencies, monitor and control facility access, and document incidents. The role educates staff and clients about safety policies and procedures and helps enforce them. It also supports compliance with state statutes and rules, CARF standards, and federal regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. The Safety Coordinator represents Rimrock positively and promotes its mission in the community.

The position works throughout Rimrock facilities with adult patients, indoors and outdoors, and includes routine foot patrols, video surveillance, communication with staff, some driving, and responding to incidents or emergencies. The work environment includes an office setting, meeting rooms, and patient care areas, with moderate noise and potential mental and emotional stress.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior safety experience.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to communicate and work with patients with addictions.
• Attend monthly departmental sessions and in-services.
• View non-violent crisis intervention tapes or videos and attend related training.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be insurable under Rimrock's driving policy: no more than two violations, accidents, or suspensions/reinstatements within three years, and no DUI, reckless-driving, or felony-driving convictions within five years.
• CPR and First Aid training certification.
• Communication skills and ability to take direction and work adjunctively with the therapeutic team.
• Empathy, knowledge of and compassion for patients with addiction, and ability to use positive reinforcement.
• Ability to anticipate safety concerns and respond accordingly.
• Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, walk, stoop, stand, reach, and perform other duties described in the physical demands.

Nice To Haves

• A valid Montana Security Officer license.

Responsibilities

• Make routine foot rounds at Rimrock facilities to assess and maintain a safe environment for employees and clients.
• Monitor video surveillance and respond to suspicious activity or contact 911 when relevant.
• Communicate with staff by telephone and walkie-talkie during shifts.
• Check that doors are locked and secure and that alarms are set after hours.
• Identify opportunities to reduce workplace injuries, accidents, and health concerns and report them to the Safety Manager.
• Support the Safety Manager during training sessions and drills.
• Drive by and monitor off-site facilities routinely during overnight shifts.
• Accompany employees to their vehicles before or after shifts when needed.
• Attend safety trainings as needed.
• Immediately report incidents, unusual events, and emergencies to supervisors and the nurse on duty according to Rimrock policies and procedures.
• Provide incoming personnel with a daily activity update at the end of each shift.
• Intervene in and de-escalate situations at the main facility and off-site locations when necessary.
• Report behavioral issues to the clinical care team as needed.
• Oversee visitor access to Rimrock facilities during scheduled shifts.
• Conduct daily luggage searches and transport luggage or client belongings to the appropriate storage area or department.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and in-services.
• Follow the employee handbook's code of conduct guidelines.
• Monitor and accompany clients during nicotine breaks outside the facility when needed, and conduct an exterior safety sweep before clients exit the building.
• Maintain regular, predictable, and reliable attendance.
• Secure the area during incidents to limit unnecessary traffic and distractions.
• Educate people about and enforce Rimrock safety policies and procedures.
• Authorize overnight access to Rimrock facilities and escort emergency personnel, including fire, police, and ambulance staff.
• Know emergency procedures and assist during actual events and drills; provide basic first aid with medical unit personnel when necessary.
• Ensure inpatient clients are accounted for and secure in the building, and document checks in the communication log and My Evolve.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED