Safety, Security and Treatment Technician

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Crewe (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Paid holidays

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Job summary

Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (VCBR) seeks a Safety, Security and Treatment Technician to oversee day-to-day routines of a therapeutic community for residents on a living unit. You will support progress through behavioral interventions and help enforce unit policies to maintain safety and order.

Qualifications include strong communication abilities, PC skills, and willingness to complete required certifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate automated systems and a PC.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret and apply basic policies and procedures.
• Work independently, set priorities, organize work and manage multiple projects.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of policies, physical control methods, first aid, and radio communications.
• Ability to apply rules, conduct searches, resolve problems; provide leadership to residents.
• Completion of required certifications and orientation.
• Ability to work all posts as directed and follow post orders.
• Ability to drive a 15-passenger security van.

Responsibilities

• Monitor day-to-day activities of a therapeutic community.
• Develop and supervise a living unit for residents (~40 people).
• Support behavioral interventions to promote therapeutic progress.
• Enforce unit rules, policies, and procedures.
• Perform room inspections and document resident behaviors.

Skills

Automated systems

Oral & written communication

Policy interpretation

Multitasking & prioritization

Attention to detail

First aid procedures

Decision making

Leadership to residents

Certifications & orientation

Post orders & facility policies

Driving 15-passenger van

Education

Associate degree in Human Service

Job description

Title: Safety, Security and Treatment Technician

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: $42,709 to $54,186 based upon experience.

Pay Band

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Va Center for Behavioral Rehab

Agency Website: www.jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position is responsible for monitoring the day‑to‑day activities of a therapeutic community. Safety Security Treatment Technicians will be responsible for community development of approximately 40 residents on a living unit; behavioral interventions supporting therapeutic progress; assisting with enforcing unit rules, policies, and procedures; performing room inspections; and documenting behaviors of residents.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to operate automated systems and personal computer
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to interpret and apply basic policies and procedures
• Work independently, set priorities, effectively organize work and manage multiple projects at one time
• Attention to detail and good problem‑solving and decision making skills
• Working knowledge of policies, methods of physical control, first aid procedures, and radio communications
• Ability to apply and interpret rules and regulations, conduct thorough searches, analyze and resolve problems; provide leadership and work direction to residents; and use good judgment
• Successfully complete certifications and orientation
• Ability to work all posts as directed by supervisor, follow written post orders and facility policies and procedures
• Ability to drive a 15 passenger security van

Additional Considerations

Associate degree in Human Service is preferred; Experience working with individuals with a behavioral disorder and/or forensic environment is preferred

Special Instructions

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check; employment verification; and verification of education (relevant to employment).

Under Virginia Code

• 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific (“barrier”) crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending (“barrier”) charges (Go to the code section to see barrier crimes and related information).

This position is open until filled.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the American with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at [phone] during business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• VCBR offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of health plan, paid life insurance and retirement plans, discounts, employee referral programs, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave.
• VCBR is a tobacco‑free, smoke‑free work environment.
• VCBR is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer, that provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, and active members of the Virginia National Guard and/or U.S. Military Reserve members to apply, and to respond accordingly on the state application.

Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (VCBR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all applicants regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encourage to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Contact Information

Name: Samuel Maddox

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.