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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services · 22 hours ago

Safety, Security and Treatment Technician

Crewe, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is seeking a Safety, Security and Treatment Technician to monitor the day-to-day activities of a therapeutic community. The role involves community development for approximately 40 residents, behavioral interventions, enforcing unit rules, and documenting resident behaviors.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Monitoring the day-to-day activities of a therapeutic community

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

Documenting behaviors of residents

Qualification

Behavioral interventionsFirst aid proceduresPhysical control methodsAutomated systems operationEffective communicationDriving skillsAttention to detailProblem-solving skillsDecision making skillsLeadershipOrganizational skills

Required

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

Valid Driver's License

Must be at least 18 years of age

Preferred

Associate degree in Human Service

Experience working with individuals with a behavioral disorder and/or forensic environment

Benefits

Your choice of health plan

Paid life insurance

Retirement plans

Discounts

Employee referral programs

12 paid holidays

Annual, family personal and sick leave

Company

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services seeks to promote dignity, choice, recovery, and the highest possible level of participation in work, relationships, and all aspects of community life for individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities or substance-use disorders.

Founded in 1906