Security/Safety and Regulation Coach
About The Position
The Security/Safety and Regulation Coach helps create a safe, nurturing environment for youth and adults at KVC Missouri Residential Treatment Center in Springfield. The role supports safety by de-escalating tense situations, addressing stressors, and helping clients feel supported and secure. The Coach works with direct care staff to guide daily activities, meet client needs, and model safe, positive behavior. When the Cottage Life Supervisor is absent, the Coach provides leadership and guidance to help keep the team focused and organized. The position includes maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly unit; supporting client supervision, engagement, and individualized treatment plans; providing crisis intervention and transportation as needed; and completing timely documentation. The Coach learns client triggers and behavior patterns to mitigate escalation and reduce the need for physical intervention. Duties may also include searches, safety inspections and drills, meal preparation, and laundry. This is a full-time position paying $18.54–$22.30 per hour, depending on education and years of experience in behavioral health or residential care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED from an accredited high school.
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
- One year of related experience and/or training.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a behavioral health setting or related field, focused on serving individuals using trauma-informed and person-centered approaches.
Responsibilities
- Keep the unit safe, clean, and orderly.
- Follow individualized treatment plans and support clients in understanding and maintaining their SMART goals and treatment plans.
- Provide needed supports to youth and adults, including supervision and engagement.
- Provide crisis intervention and initiate the emergency response plan when necessary.
- Complete required documentation, forms, and reports accurately and on time using KVC Missouri software; document relevant client behavior and interactions.
- Use the HRIS system to maintain a personal profile, record PTO, access benefits information, and review company updates.
- Transport patients to visits and other appointments as needed and directed.
- Assist with meal preparation and laundry as needed and directed.
- Attend staff meetings as directed and complete required annual in-service training and coursework.
- Learn clients’ triggers and behavior patterns and use that knowledge to mitigate escalation and avoid physical intervention where possible.
- Perform duties related to drills and inspections in compliance with TJC requirements, as applicable.
- Search people and locations to find and remove prohibited or high-risk items.
- Share relevant information with the treatment team to help develop interventions that reduce risk of harm.
- Address identified safety risks immediately and communicate risks to leadership when they cannot be promptly remedied.
- Provide leadership and guidance in the absence of the Cottage Life Supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Professional licensure and certification reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program with confidential support, counseling, and resources.
- Wellness benefits, including health screenings and mental health support.
- Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, and Talent Development Programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
