Security Technician

AltaPointe Health • Mobile, AL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

AltaPointe’s Adult Residential Services are designed for consumers with serious and persistent mental illness who require social rehabilitation and community support. Combining medical, nursing and clinical services, our staff provides care and treatment for more than 200 adults in need of intensive service provision. The Adult Residential Services Program consists of group homes, which are supervised 24 hours/day when consumers are on the premises. Expected outcomes are the same for each adult group home: to prevent re-hospitalization and to maximize and maintain successful community placement. Residential care focuses on the rehabilitation and return to the community of seriously mentally ill consumers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Has and maintains a valid driver’s license.
• Must be 23 years of age or older.
• Must have proof of current liability insurance.
• Must be able to pass a physical agility test that includes running, push-ups, sit ups, etc.
• Effectively demonstrates the application of adult specific competencies.
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in adult populations.
• Basic knowledge of growth and development of patients as related to all intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of the patients’ development.
• Basic knowledge of behavior management.
• Knowledge of cultural diversity.
• Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to acute psychotic patients, as well as, non-violent crisis intervention practices.
• Knowledge of educational methods appropriate to adult psychiatric disorders.
• Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles.

Responsibilities

• Responds to crisis situations throughout Zeigler Campus and implements proper MindSet interventions
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation
• Effectively demonstrates the application of adult specific competencies
• Models appropriate behavior including but not limited to communication skills, grooming, manners, etc.
• Applies restraint per AltaPointe Policy and Procedure
• Conducts patient and room searches for contraband items per AltaPointe Policy and Procedure
• Conducts Environmental Rounds on a daily basis and document issues accordingly
• Provides monitoring and interaction with patients
• Performs hand-off communication and shift report at end of shift
• Effectively collaborates with the treatment team members
• Actively participates in Security team meetings for performance improvement purposes
• Provides training to staff on crisis intervention as needed
• Maintains a presence within the Zeigler Campus.
• Monitors gates and entry points to ensure they are properly secured
• Inquires as to reason of visit when/if visitors appear to be “hanging around”
• Provides back-up support during visitations as needed
• Conducts routine walk through of Zeigler campus facilities, outside and parking lots
• Effectively uses Linc Phone and walkie talkies along with charging them when not in use
• Communicates with additional security staff for extra support as needed.
• Notifies management of safety/security issues that surface
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Seeks supervision and consultation as needed
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
• Actively works to enhance skills
• Courteous and respectful attitudes towards patients, visitors and co-workers
• Treats patients with care, dignity and compassion
• Manages physically aggressive patients in a manner which protects individual dignity, respect, and self-esteem
• Respects patients’ privacy and confidentiality
• Is pleasant and cooperative with others
• Assists patients and visitors as needed
• Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
• Is sensitive to the patients’ needs, expectations, and individual differences
• Is gentle and calm with patients and families
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
• Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures
• Attends appropriate in-services training and other workshops

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED