Therapy Aide/Fire Safety Engineer F/T & P/T Overnights - Seafield Center : Job Details

Part time and full time positions available $19.00 - $20.00hrBenefits Available for Full Time Employees:

• Generous Paid Time Off Policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Group Life AD&D Insurance (No Cost)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Other Voluntary Benefits
• Reimbursement for Professional Development Expenses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Program (401k)
• 8 Paid Holidays

MAIN FUNCTION:

• All Therapy Aides have a responsibility for the welfare of the clients and the protection and security of all Seafield Center property.
• User role(s) information systems access as assigned, where applicable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor lounge, recreation, dining, and lecture areas for unauthorized individuals during Clinical Program hours.
• Be familiar with fire systems, emergency procedures, and local emergency contacts.
• Ensure client safety and property protection.
• Transport clients to appointments and ensure building security.
• Ensure doors are lit and locked at the start of shifts.
• Monitor clients from midnight to 8:00 am, ensuring no unauthorized movement.
• Assist with client discharges and perform minor maintenance tasks as needed.
• Handle transportation requests and run errands.
• Operate security cameras and manage client safes.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Hall and Room Monitoring:

• Check rooms after group/lecture begins for missing clients and escort them to their assigned areas.
• Ensure clients stay with their groups unless authorized.
• Assist with contraband searches and ensure visitors sign in.
• Perform room searches and activate pay phones as scheduled.

Medical Office:

• Communicate with staff about client behavior and maintain security.
• Assist with 1:1 observations, medication monitoring, and medical tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competency Requirements:

• Conduct timely rounds and bed checks.
• Knowledge of fire safety, reporting, and basic maintenance tasks.
• Ensure client welfare and property protection.
• Guide clients on policies, rules, knowledge of and instruction to new clients on proper handwashing technique.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum two years' experience in security field, preferably in a rehabilitation environment; attendance in a 12-step recovery program preferred. High school graduate; CPR certified; professional in behavior and possess good personal hygiene.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regularly twist, bend, push, pull, lift (up to 50 lbs), kneel, reach, stoop, crawl, and climb stairs.
• Active position requiring standing and walking all day.
• Frequently use hands to grasp or feel.
• Visual acuity for accuracy and observations.
• Work indoors and outdoors, subject to environmental conditions.