Security Counselor

Samaritan Daytop Village•New York, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, Security Counselors 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 or Security Officer experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct scheduled daily runs, observe activity and traffic in assigned areas, and record observations in the communications log.
Support clients with 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 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 client wake-up.
Conduct safety checks of clients staying in the facility due to illness or mobility issues.
Assist with scheduled evacuation and fire drills.
Escort individuals to specified locations within the site.
Handle client crisis interventions as needed, including diffusing physical altercations.
Participate in daily searches of client lockers.
Monitor and authorize entrance to and departure from the site.