Safety Guard

Advantage Behavioral Health Systems•Athens-Clarke County, GA

10d•$15 - $17

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Lead Safety Guard, the safety guards within the BHCC provide persons, families, or vulnerable populations with support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses, physical or developmental disabilities. The role of this position is to ensure the safety of all clients, staff and visitors to the BHCC.

Requirements

High School Diploma

Nice To Haves

Previous security experience
Previous CPI training experience

Responsibilities

Provide support to the Crisis Walk in by maintaining presence in the area while also assisting with wanding and storing clients/visitors belongings upon entering building.
Provide support to the Crisis Stabilization unit by maintaining presence in the area while also assisting with any needs of the unit, including assistance with de-escalation of clients as a part of the response team, if indicated.
Monitor premises to ensure there are no safety concerns.
Document any important information, incidents or items to be aware of in the Daily Action Log, to ensure proper shift change report.
Participates in internal and external educational programs and professional meetings as available for continuing professional education
Demonstrates a diverse knowledge of rules, regulations that govern the agency. Stays current on updates/changes in regulations and requirements of DBHDD and other overseers of services.
Ensures ongoing adherence to all agency policies.
Represents the agency and program in an informed and courteous manner with all external contacts and community linkages
Maintains professional behavior when completing tasks and interacting with others as a team member
Communicates effectively and collaboratively with others to obtain information
Promotes customer satisfaction and assists with resolving grievances, complaints and inquiries
Works with BHCC staff in a team approach
Other duties as assigned.