Evening Mental Health Security Specialist

Sylmar Health and Rehabilitation Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylmar Health and Rehabilitation Center, a locked psychiatric facility, is seeking a Security Guard for its residential mental health treatment program for men and women. Pay starting at $23.50/hr. (FT) Full Time: 3pm to 11pm (Tuesday to Saturday).

Part Time: 3pm to 11pm (Saturday to Monday). Providing high level of customer service by ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for all residents, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications

• Must have CA issued Security Guard Card.
• Experience working with mental health population (preferred).
• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains supervision over the general milieu within the units to ensure quality resident care.
• Ensure the safety of residents and staff on the units.
• Maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment which fosters growth rehabilitation and facilitates the development of self help skills among individuals.
• Observe, monitor and report any suspicious behaviors, issues, and or safety threats.
• Making presence known and maximized in areas where abundance of residents reside.
• Monitor hallways during and after program hours.
• Develop rapport with clients and provide a safe environment for them.
• Communicate with treatment teams regarding clients' progress and concerns.
• Provide assistance for clients who need support.
• Inspect the facility for safety and maintenance.
• Providing Life Skills Support / Crisis Management and De-escalation to identified residents.
• Work with residents who are awake after hours to assess needs and help facilitate requests or conflicts that may occur to keep premises stable and calm.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

CA issued Security Guard Card

Mental health experience (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sylmar Health and Rehabilitation Center, a locked psychiatric facility, is seeking a Security Guard for its residential mental health treatment program for men and women. Pay starting at $23.50/hr. (FT) Full Time: 3pm to 11pm (Tuesday to Saturday).

Part Time: 3pm to 11pm (Saturday to Monday). Providing high level of customer service by ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for all residents, staff, and visitors.