Safety/Security Specialist

State of the Heart Recovery; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of the Heart Recovery in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Safety Specialist to support a secure, therapeutic setting across its detox, residential, and outpatient programs. The role emphasizes calm presence, sound judgment, and a client-centered approach in collaboration with clinical and behavioral-health teams.

You will help reinforce a respectful care environment, uphold trauma-informed practices, and prioritize observation, prevention, and supportive engagement over enforcement, enabling

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Ensure a secure, orderly, and therapeutic environment across facilities.
• Promote proactive safety practices, client-centered communication, and facility support.
• Uphold trauma-informed principles in daily interactions and safety-related activities.
• Emphasize observation, prevention, and supportive engagement rather than enforcement.

Job description

State of the Heart Recovery is a mission-driven addiction recovery and behavioral health organization providing a continuum of care that includes detox, residential treatment, outpatient therapy, vocational services, and community reintegration support. Our work is centered on creating environments where clients can heal with dignity, stability, and meaningful support at every stage of recovery.

As a Safety Specialist, you will help foster a secure and therapeutic setting that supports both client well-being and daily operational continuity. This role is designed for someone who brings calm presence, sound judgment, and a client-centered approach to safety, working in close partnership with clinical, operational, and behavioral-health teams to reinforce a respectful and supportive care environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a secure, orderly, and therapeutic environment across facilities.
• Promote proactive safety practices, client-centered communication, and facility support.
• Uphold trauma-informed principles in daily interactions and safety-related activities.
• Emphasize observation, prevention, and supportive engagement rather than enforcement."+Oops properly continuing with correctly JSON:"???