Residential Security

New Paths Inc•Flint, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

New Paths, Inc. (NPI) is a growing residential treatment facility with a full continuum of treatment services for individuals with substance use disorders. We are hiring Security for 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts. This is an unarmed security position.

Requirements

Two years experience in Human Services and/or Associates Degree in related field.
Experience in a residential setting or human service program.
Knowledge of substance use disorder dynamics and treatment methods.
Demonstrate clear and concise writing abilities.
Skill in communicating with a variety of people from varying backgrounds.
Knowledge of Genesee County Criminal Justice and Human Service Delivery Systems.

Nice To Haves

Documented supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain security of the NPI facilities.
Perform all security related duties such as:
Respond to investigation of triggered alarms.
Respond to RA requests for support.
Monitor activities via video-cameras.
Other related activities.
Consistently conduct physical and/or strip searches as clients enter or re-enter the facility.
Obtain visitor sign-in signatures and maintain log.
Provides guidance in the absence of the Clinical Support Supervisor (CSS).
Perform any other tasks assigned by SRS or Program Manager.
Monitor client activity at assigned post in accordance with the guidelines prescribed in the New Paths policies and procedures.
Execute job duties with a high priority on professionalism, client and staff safety and accountability.
Work toward establishing a calm and supportive environment which promotes positive behaviors and healthy initiative.
Communicate clearly and consistently the client’s activities as needed in the station log book, broadcast and/or email, as appropriate.
Communicate clearly and consistently any violations through the RMS system under “enter a write-up.”
Communicate legibly and clearly any incidents to clients, staff and/or visitors through the documented incident reporting process.
Maintain clear and accurate completion of daily, weekly and/or monthly checklist(s).
Document and monitor client departures from and returns to the facility in accordance with the guidelines prescribed in the New Paths policies and procedures.
Provide both written and verbal daily feedback to incoming shift on all relevant shift occurrences.
Assist clients in self-administration of medications in a timely and accurate manner.
Conduct roll calls as scheduled and randomly when indicated or directed.
Escort clients to and from all scheduled activities such as meals and smoke breaks.
Conduct room searches in accordance with the documented guidelines.
Conduct physical searches, including strip searches when indicated, according to agency policy and procedure.
Check client rooms for cleanliness and direct residents to corrective action if needed.
Check assigned daily work projects are completed by clients on each shift.
Participate in regular team supervision, meetings and trainings.
Work as a coordinated team member alongside Therapists, Recovery Coach, Care Coordinators and other Residential Advisor staff members.
Performs any other duties assigned by Clinical Support Supervisor (CSS).