Security Counselor

Samaritan Daytop Village•Brooklyn, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Security Counselors work under general supervision to provide security services that support the facility’s overall safety. The primary goal is to monitor and oversee the facility in ways that contribute to a safe and clean environment for clients, staff, and visitors.

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

Provide daily scheduled runs, observe activity and traffic in assigned areas, and record observations in the communications log.
Support clients through check-in, monitoring, behavior assessment, and attention to their overall well-being.
Use the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) Client Assistance and Rehousing Enterprise Systems (CARES) to complete intake check-in, discharge, and 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 on clients staying at the facility due to illness or 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.