Overnight Security Officer RA Support

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Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Overnight Security Officer/RA Support

Department:

Rehabilitation Aide/Safety

Positions Supervised:

0

Immediate Supervisor:

Safety Manager

Status:

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The Overnight Security Officer and RA Support position will provide direct services and support to clients after program hours in addition to any delegated assistance to Medical Unit staff. Conduct safety sweeps to assess security related concerns internally and externally. Assure adherence to state statutes and rules, CARF standards, and federal regulations including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Positively represents the organization and promotes Rimrock's Mission to the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide observation and therapeutic support to assigned patients, to include rounds at the main facility and occasional may need to travel to offsite residential properties to assure security and maintenance of program schedules.
2. Report all incidents, unusual events and emergencies immediately to both Supervisors and nurse on duty, according to Rimrock's policies and procedures.
3. Track overnight checks in the comm logs.
4. Provide a daily activity report.
5. Intervene and de-escalate situations when necessary at the Main Facility and at the off-site locations.
6. Utilizes Behavioral Observation Forms appropriately to document patient care or behavioral issues to the clinical care team.
7. Monitor all visitors and assure that no contraband is brought into the facility by visitors or patients.
8. Occasionally perform luggage searches upon admission and transport luggage to storage area.
9. Administers substance use drug screen protocol for patients.
10. Attend all scheduled staff meetings and in-services.
11. Follow guidelines under code of conduct section in employee handbook.
12. Monitor and accompany client on any breaks.
13. Complies with regular, predictable, and reliable attendance.
14. Escort emergency personnel throughout the building as needed.
15. Maintain and secure the area during an incident to limit unnecessary traffic and distraction.
16. Other duties as assigned.

Safety-Related Duties

1. Provide regular rounds to assure the security of facilities ensuring doors are locked and alarms set after hours.
2. Assure all incident report forms are completed according to Rimrock's policies.
3. Be familiar with emergency procedures and assist in an actual event or drill situation.
4. Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and potential health concerns.
5. Serve as a support to the Safety Manager when training or drills are conducted.
6. Will sweep all areas to ensure kitchen equipment is turned off.
7. Occasional parking lot sweeps.
8. Nightly drive by assessment at the off-site facilities.
9. Monitor camera activity for anything suspicious or out of the ordinary.
10. Accompany other employee to autos before or after shifts.
11. Attend safety trainings as needed.
12. Report any safety concerns to Safety Manager.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES:

1. Accountability - Takes ownership for resolving problems, reaching goals, and serving patients, team, and organization. Accepts responsibility for own behavior. Assures that resources are allocated in accordance with the priorities of the strategic plan. Performs self-quality monitoring in order to develop and execute plans to meet established goals.
2. Time Management - Maximizes the use of time and resources and effectively prioritizes tasks. Completes paperwork, evaluations, and other required documentation accurately and timely.
3. Teamwork - Works cooperatively and capably with a wide variety of people. Actively promotes teamwork and information sharing within and across departments. Works in a spirit of teamwork and trust and maintains professional boundaries in working with others.
4. Flexibility - Adapts rapidly to changing work demands and priorities.
5. Confidentiality - Complies with all HIPAA and 42 C.F.R. Part 2 regulations relating to privacy, security, and confidentiality. Safeguards confidential information of patients, employees, and business operations
6. Safety - Knows and understands emergency procedures and completes incident reports within 24 hours of event with detailed information.
7. Communication - Consistently uses positive communication skills to promote effective interpersonal relationships. Provides timely and thorough follow-up with internal and external customers. Models professionalism by addressing others with appropriate actions, appearance, and communication. Models and promotes effective written and verbal communication.
8. Customer Service - Supports the organization's customer service initiative. Strives for service excellence by seeking challenges and turning them into opportunities. Anticipates and meets needs of patients while maintaining appropriate boundaries. Displays a friendly, helpful, and approachable demeanor. Obtains feedback from patients regarding their perceptions of the service provided to them and utilizes this information to improve service delivery.
9. Respect - Establishes compassionate and supportive rapport with patients. Communicates tactfully and respectfully with patients, coworkers, and others.
10. Quality Improvement - Assures that information is collected, organized, reported and used to improve the quality of systems and services. Recognizes and appropriately reports to supervisor areas within scope of responsibility that fall outside the quality parameters. Serves on committees or process improvement teams to assist in improving quality/customer satisfaction, as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING: High school diploma or GED required. Knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to communicate and work with patients with addictions. Attend monthly departmental sessions and in-services. View non-violent crisis intervention tapes/videos and attend related training. Prior security experience is required.

CERTIFICATE OR LICENSE:

• A valid driver's license required.
• Must be insurable under Rimrock's driving policy. May not have more than 2 violations/accidents or suspensions/reinstatements within 3 years. May not have any DUI/Reckless/Felony driving convictions within 5 years.
• CPR and First Aid training certification must be obtained within 6 months.

SKILLS: Communication; ability to take direction and work adjunctively with therapeutic team; provide empathy and possess a knowledge and compassion of patients with addiction and implement positive reinforcement of patients. Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft software including Word, Excel and Outlook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is indoors in an office environment with moderate noise. Intermittent physical effort involving lifting of up to 25 pounds, walking and stooping is required. A typical workday involves walking, standing, reaching with hands and arms, and talking and hearing, approximately 70% of the time. Approximately 30% or less of the time is spent sitting. Normal vision abilities required, including close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/JOB LOCATIONS: Involves everyday risk or discomfort requiring normal safety precautions in an office setting, meeting room and patient care areas. Work may involve mental and emotional stress. Some driving required. Will work primarily in main facility, although may be required to work at another facility with adult or adolescent patients.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Employee Date Supervisor Date

JD-1645, Rev. 8/27/24

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