Security & Safety Monitor - Mental Health 357
About The Position
The Security and Safety Monitor welcomes new residents and monitors the day-to-day safety and security of the program. The role may also involve assisting program staff with direct and indirect services to members served. The position serves adult Kern County residents who are intoxicated from alcohol or drugs and referred to the Recovery Station. Clinicians and peer staff connect residents with ongoing substance use and/or mental health services, facilitate warm hand-offs to community-based services, and conduct post-discharge follow-up. This is a full-time overnight position, Monday through Friday, from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM. The expected starting wage range is $23.00–$25.38; actual starting pay depends on the geographic location and relevant experience. Employees in the NOC shift receive a 10% shift differential. The role may require using a personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups; weekly mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of direct-service experience in security or other safety-related roles and services.
- One year of direct-service experience in mental health serving a similar program population.
- Hold a valid California BSIS Security Guard Registration, or complete the required BSIS training course, submit a license application within 90 days of employment, and pass the BSIS exam; maintain required BSIS training and continuing education throughout employment.
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Hold CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certifications on the employment start date or obtain them within 60 days of employment, and maintain current certifications throughout employment.
- Hold a valid, current driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance listing the employee as a driver.
- Be willing to use a personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups.
- Meet applicable post-offer requirements, including a physical examination, two-step PPD tuberculosis test, criminal background clearance, excluded-party sanctions screening, and degree or license verification. If driving is required, maintain valid driver-license clearance and proof of auto insurance.
- Meet any additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements that apply.
Responsibilities
- Welcome new residents to the program.
- Monitor the program’s day-to-day safety and security.
- Assist program staff in providing direct and indirect services to members served, as needed.
- Use a personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments, groups, and other activities, as needed.
Benefits
- Paid time off for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week, with prorated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
- Nine paid holidays.
- Hourly shift differentials, including a 10% NOC shift differential.
- Free continuing education units (CEUs).
- Free supervision for BBS Associate License.
- Coaching and mentorship.
- Online university tuition discount.
- Company scholarships.
- Medical insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- 401(k).
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- Weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate for use of a personal vehicle for client transportation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
