Security Guard

Are you looking to make a difference in someone's life? Are you really utilizing all your skills and abilities to their fullest potential? Would you like to work for a stable company, who appreciates good employees and allow that you to be able to reach their fullest potential, all while being able to make a difference in a patient's life every day? If this sounds like the type of employee you can be, then we have the perfect career opportunity for you!

Provides assistance for adults who reside in a personal care home setting, most of whom are recovering from a behavioral health disability. This assistance involves a variety of direct care services to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of assigned residents. Includes day, evening, and weekend shifts, as scheduled, and may require mandated coverage when the resident needs require.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points
2. Secure all exits, doors and windows after end of operations
3. Provides hands-off crisis intervention services as needed to insure the safety and security of program participants and staff.

 Collaborates with shift supervisor and building administration regarding overall safety initiatives.

 Provides direct 1:1 support for assigned individuals as needed and directed by shift supervisors and administration.

 Submit reports of daily surveillance activity and important occurrences including information regarding individuals assigned and work area through use of the Daily Communication Log, and effectively manages change of shift communication at the beginning and end of each shift 

1. Monitors and maintains safe and clean living environment, including replenishing of supplies and a daily quality assurance check on the rooms of all individuals assigned. 
2. Completes routine checks to ensure individuals assigned are present, well, and free from possessing contraband, and that the facility is safe and secure.
3. Completes safety checks, as assigned, for any individuals who may be at risk medically or of hurting themselves or others.
4. Monitors interactions among individuals residing at the home, and provide support/intervention, when necessary, to ensure the physical and emotional safety of all.
5. Reports all serious incidents, injuries, potential emergency situations, vehicular accidents, and breaches in policy and procedures to the supervisor on duty.ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
6. Completes and tracks a minimum of 12 hours of training annually, and all mandatory trainings assigned.
7. Attends monthly community/staff meeting and all other meetings, as assigned.
8. Maintains confidentiality of information related to the individuals served.
9. Interacts in a respectful manner with individuals served, coworkers and visitors.
10. Maintains security of keys and walkie talkies assigned during shift.
11. Abides by all NVW&R Policies and Procedures
12. Abides by, supports and models the NVW&R Platform Statements (Mission, Vision, Core Values, Ethical Standards, and Service Model).
13. Abides by employee health and safety policies, including use of Standard Precautions and Infection Control procedures.
14. Other duties, as assigned

KNOWLEDGE

1. Working knowledge of Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare regulations related to Adult Residential Care, as well as the department’s Regulatory Compliance Guide (RCG), as related to this position.
2. Knowledge of the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health Practice Guidelines, as related to this position.
3. Fluent in English and literate.

 SKILLS

1. Time management skills to create, prioritize and complete a daily task list.
2. Keen observation skills.
3. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Benefits of joining the New Vitae team:

• Competitive pay

• Varied shifts (1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd) and full/part-time options to match you to a position that fits your lifestyle and helps you achieve work-life balance

• Paid holiday, vacation, sick and personal time off, with accruals beginning the first day of employment; we even celebrate you with a paid day off for your birthday!

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage

• 401k savings plan for retirement with company match for deposits

• Tuition reimbursement and professional/career development opportunities

• Paid life insurance policy

New Vitae Wellness and Recovery (NVWR) is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information, citizenship status, unemployment status, political affiliation, or on any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. NVWR will consider qualified job candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws. Furthermore, we comply with the laws and regulations set forth by the EEOC.