Crisis Safety Technician - CST (Multiple Shifts 7A-7:45P, 3P-11:45P, 11P-7:45A)

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Builds rapport with persons served Engages persons served in group and individual activities, as needed Maintains safety of persons served, employees, and guests by executing searches of persons and the environment according to approved policies and protocols Responsive to emergency calls for service via overhead paging system Routinely patrols facility and other assigned areas while maintaining the safety and security of all clients, visitors, and employees Engages persons served at the onset of agitation and provides crisis de-escalation in accordance with the individual’s crisis advance directive and crisis-de-escalation protocols Executes emergency safety interventions in the least restrictive manner in response to imminent threats of harm (to client and/or others) Maintains safety of persons served, employees, and guests by executing searches of persons and the environment according to approved policies and protocols Conducts environmental health and safety checks and drill protocols Completes required documentation (i.e., incident reports, observation sheets, itemize client belongings, and client searches) Completes all required trainings and maintains all required certifications   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS   Must maintain a valid state issued driver’s license and good driving record as outlined by the agency’s insurance carrier Must have command of the English language and fully capable of accurately and precisely completing Incident Reports, Daily Progress Notes, Safety and Fire Reports, and all other written and typed documents required during their duties. Must have basic computer knowledge to be able to check emails and complete departmental assignments   MINIMUM EXPERIENCE A minimum of one year of applicable work experience is required.   MINIMUM EDUCATION High School diploma or GED   PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS Must be in good physical condition, physically capable of lifting at least 50 pounds   WORK ENVIRONMENT   Inpatient Residential Facility servicing individuals who are experiencing behavioral health crises