PT Day Crisis Care Center Security Guard (EOW)

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority is seeking a part-time Security Guard for the Crisis Care Center in Birmingham, AL. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, secure environment for staff and clients during day shifts on Saturdays and Sundays on an every-other-weekend rotation.

Responsibilities include patrols, admissions checks, crisis intervention using Therapeutic Options, documentation, and coordination with staff and emergency responders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Alabama driver’s license required.
• Experience in security or crisis intervention is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Secure premises through patrols and safety inspections.
• Check in and search all admissions for safety and document policy.
• Intervene and manage crisis situations using Therapeutic Options techniques.
• Document and report any suspicious activity, damage, or unauthorized individuals.
• Sound alarms and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Direct client and responder traffic to appropriate entry points.
• Monitor milieu and patient care areas to maintain safety.
• Perform hourly safety checks of hallways, restrooms, and common areas.
• Inspect locks, windows, doors, and gates for tampering.
• Complete required daily documentation.

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 401 BEACON PARKWAY WEST - BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209, Position Type: Part Time, Job Shift: Day, Security Guard, Part time

Normal Work Hours/Days: 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday (Every Other Weekend)

Location: Crisis Care Center

The Crisis Care Center is designed to provide crisis stabilization to individuals experiencing a behavioral health and/or substance use crisis and reduce pressure on law enforcement and local emergency departments. Once the crisis has been resolved and the individual has been stabilized,they will be linked with a community mental health provider for on-going services. The individual hired for this position will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and clients at the Crisis Care Center.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for securing the premises and personnel through patrolling the facility, monitoring surveillance equipment, performing safety inspections and safety searches throughout the building when directed by management and or provider.
• Responsible for checking in and searching all new admissions for safety including all patient belongings and documenting as required per policy.
• Responsible for intervening and managing crisis situations as needed through utilizing Therapeutic Options techniques.
• Document and report any negative or suspicious activity, along with equipment or property damage, illegal activities, and unauthorized individuals to appropriate authorities always.
• Sounds alarms as needed and responds to all emergencies as authorized by policies and procedures.
• Controls flow of traffic by directing clients, law enforcement and ambulance to appropriate points of entry and designated areas to be treated.
• Monitors and observes milieu, triage, and patient care areas to maintain safety and minimize disturbances.
• Perform hourly safety checks of hallways, stairwells, restrooms, grounds and other public as well as other unsupervised places at the facility.
• Inspects all locks, windows, doors, and gates for unauthorized use and tampering.
• Complete all required documentation daily and as needed per policy.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or GED
• Valid Alabama drivers license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of maintaining a secure location
• Trained in or willing to be trained in crisis intervention, specifically Therapeutic Options
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to function under limited supervision
• Ability to implement and monitor policies, procedures, and program objectives
• Demonstrable communication skills - both written and oral
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to easily adjust to changing demands and priorities with composure and professionalism
• Ability to work cooperatively within the Crisis Care Center staff and with other JBS programs and agencies
• Demonstrable organizational/time management
• Ability top function during emergency and crisis situations while maintaining composure

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