Security Counselor

Samaritan Daytop Village•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Security Counselors work under general supervision to provide security services that support the facility’s overall safety. The position monitors and oversees activity at the facility to help maintain a safe and clean environment for clients, staff, and visitors. The role is with Samaritan Daytop Village, a Health and Human Services Agency serving New Yorkers through programs across New York City and the greater New York Area. The listed pay is $20.40 per hour.

Requirements

High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma.
Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR, and the ability to learn new technologies and databases.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of Security Guard/Officer experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct scheduled daily runs, observe activity and traffic in assigned areas, and document observations in the communications log.
Support clients with check-in, monitor and assess their behavior, and observe their overall well-being.
Use the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) Client Assistance and Rehousing Enterprise Systems (CARES) to complete Intake Check-in and Discharge Conditional Intake.
Conduct hourly facility rounds to ensure room doors and clients’ personal belongings are secured, preserve order, and protect agency property.
Assist with morning wake-up of clients.
Conduct safety checks of clients staying at the facility due to illness and mobility issues.
Assist with scheduled evacuation and fire drills.
Escort individuals to specified locations within the site.
Handle crisis interventions with clients as needed, including diffusing physical altercations.
Participate in daily searches of client lockers.
Monitor and authorize entrance to and departure from the site.