Safety Specialist (Security Guard)

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Looking forward to your partnership in making a difference with us! Job Title: Safety Specialist Division/Program: Los Angeles: USC Crisis Residential Treatment Starting Compensation: 19.
00 - 22.
00 USD Per Hour Working Location: Los Angeles Working Hours/Shift: On-Call 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 and two (2) years of relevant experience in the Mental Health field or an AA degree in a related field and one (1) year relevant experience in the Mental Health field.
Valid California Driver’s License and clean 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 How you will make a difference (Job Overview): The Safety Specialist is responsible for providing a high level of customer service by maintaining a safe 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 of 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.
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 State Range: 17.
71 - 24.
79 USD Hourly