Client Safety Specialist (North)

BestSelf Behavioral Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement

CASAC certification tuition support

Professional license/certification-ren

Defensive driving course reimbursement

Career growth and advancement

Job summary

BestSelf Behavioral Health in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Client Safety Specialist. This part-time, non-exempt role focuses on maintaining a welcoming, safe, and secure environment for staff and clients.

You will work with site staff to monitor safety, manage entryways, and support orderly patient flow during check-in and check-out. The position requires evening/weekend availability, HS diploma or GED, and the ability to collaborate with a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some peer support experience preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Reliable transportation for occasional travel between sites occurs.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and visitors entering/exiting the building.
• Assist in the screening and routing or providing directions to clients and visitors, especially during check-in/check-out.
• Assist patients in adhering to clinic policies/procedures/rules (i.e., time slotting).
• Assist other staff in maintaining a stable and respectful environment.
• Supervise entryway and waiting areas to ensure waiting room rules are followed.
• Provide an inviting and comfortable environment in waiting areas.
• Uphold no soliciting and smoking rules for parking lot and entrance of clinic.
• Keep both site leadership & Client Safety Supervisor properly informed of any safety and security issues (i.e., loitering, suspected or witnessed medication diversion or the trafficking of illicit substances).
• Manage general upkeep of waiting areas (e.g. making coffee, organizing waiting areas, updating client bulletin boards) in order to maintain a clean, orderly environment.
• Patrol all areas directly outside of the building and parking lot with random checks throughout the day and complete frequent rounds of the interior of the site.
• Preparation of incident reports and participation in incident investigations as necessary
• Lead and coordinate response teams during emergency situations according to policies developed for the use of panic buttons and associated paging codes.
• Keep supervisor informed in a timely manner when emergency situations occur.
• Provide coverage to other sites as requested by supervisor.
• Completes all trainings required by the agency.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Flexibility schedule

Evening/weekend/holiday availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Starting Rate: $18.00 per hour, Part Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 3pm-8pm or Monday-Thursday 3pm-8pm

Location: Buffalo, NY 14213

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Client Safety Specialist works with site staff to keep the site welcoming, safe, and secure. Responsible for overseeing the safety and security of the site, waiting areas, and building grounds to ensure an inviting, supportive, and safe environment for staff and clients. The Client Safety Specialist is a member of the building team and coordinates activities with the team and with the various programs located at the site.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet clients and visitors entering/exiting the building.
• Assist in the screening and routing or providing directions to clients and visitors, especially during check-in/check-out.
• Assist patients in adhering to clinic policies/procedures/rules (i.e., time slotting).
• Assist other staff in maintaining a stable and respectful environment.
• Supervise entryway and waiting areas to ensure waiting room rules are followed.
• Provide an inviting and comfortable environment in waiting areas.
• Uphold no soliciting and smoking rules for parking lot and entrance of clinic.
• Keep both site leadership & Client Safety Supervisor properly informed of any safety and security issues (i.e., loitering, suspected or witnessed medication diversion or the trafficking of illicit substances).
• Manage general upkeep of waiting areas (e.g. making coffee, organizing waiting areas, updating client bulletin boards) in order to maintain a clean, orderly environment.
• Patrol all areas directly outside of the building and parking lot with random checks throughout the day and complete frequent rounds of the interior of the site.
• Preparation of incident reports and participation in incident investigations as necessary
• Lead and coordinate response teams during emergency situations according to policies developed for the use of panic buttons and associated paging codes.
• Keep supervisor informed in a timely manner when emergency situations occur.
• Provide coverage to other sites as requested by supervisor.
• Completes all trainings required by the agency.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Some Peer support experience preferred.
• Must be able to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Must have excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have reliable transportation when occasional need to travel to other sites occurs.

Some things you can look forward to:

• Welcoming, team environment, that inspires you to thrive and be your BestSelf!
• Rewarding work experience!
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Various student loan forgiveness programs
• Multiple and diverse health insurance options
• Many other unique lifestyle & personal insurance options
• Tuition reimbursement
• CASAC certification tuition support
• Professional license/certification renewal reimbursement
• Defensive driving course reimbursement (if required for position)
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• We look forward to telling you more!

BestSelf Behavioral Health considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability , marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally-protected status. Please note, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The agency is unable to provide visa sponsorship or work authorization for this position.