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Job Title:
Safety Specialist
Division/Program:
LA County USC Crisis Residential Treatment-Valley Star
Starting Rate:
$19-$21
Working Location:
Los Angeles, CA, 90033
Working Hours/Shift:
Sun & Mon 11:00 pm - 7:30 am
What SBHG brings to you (benefits):
Competitive compensation
Company paid benefits package including medical, dental and vision and many other voluntary benefits for employees
Generous vacation and holiday pay
On the job training including paid CEU opportunities and career development
AMFT, ACSW and APCC’s receive supervision for BBS hours (when applicable)
Click here to learn more: https://www.
starsinc.
com/careers/employee-benefits
What you bring to SBHG (Qualifications):
High School Diploma or equivalent (e.
g.
, GED, HiSET, etc.
) plus one (1) year full-time equivalent experience working in a program serving persons with mental disabilities required OR completion of a minimum of 20 hours on-the-job training as defined by regulations within one (1) year of employment (in addition to the annually required 20 hours of training).
High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years’ experience in a relevant field OR
AA degree in a related mental health field and one (1) year experience in a relevant field OR
BA degree in a related mental health field.
Valid California Driver's License, required.
DMV printout preferred.
Valid Security Guard Registration with California BSIS (Bureau of Security and Investigative Services) OR commitment to register as a Security Guard with California BSIS within 90 days of employment required.
First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cros or obtained within 90 days of employment.
How you will make a difference (Job Overview):
The Safety Specialist is responsible for providing a high level of customer service through maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment for all clients, visitors, staff, and physicians.
This care is provided through direct and indirect physical and verbal interactions with clients, modeling appropriate behaviors for clients, and monitoring daily client activities.
She/he screens incoming clients/visitors for contraband and inventories all client property as well as monitoring surveillance equipment.
The Safety Specialist controls access to the center, answers/directs incoming clients, conducts physical security checks of the center grounds, and responds to fires and/or emergencies at the center.
Maintains vigilance over the general milieu within the facility to facilitate quality client care, optimum facility operations and preserve the safety of all therein.
Division/Program Overview:
16-bed facilities
Designed for adults with mental health challenges or a recent crisis who need intensive treatment.
24/7 programs as an alternative to urgent care or hospitalization.
Individuals can live on-site in a homelike setting for a short term while they receive counseling and learn basic living and interpersonal skills.
Able to receive physical and psychological evaluation, mental health, and case management services, in addition to assistance locating permanent housing.
Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.
starsinc.
com/stars-inc/
For Additional Information:
Stgarcia@starsinc.
com
SBHG and its affiliates acknowledge all COVID 19 vaccination guidelines and mandates recommended by the State of California Department of Public Health.
For more details, please see: https://covid19.
ca.
gov/workers-and-businesses/#vaccination-testing-requirements
Grade pay range: 17.
71 - 24.
79 USD Hourly