Responsibilities

Pathways Center has a residential program (4-bedroom home) designed for adults age 19 and older who have been diagnosed with an intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD).  The home allows for a different environment so the person experiencing an emotional/behavior change and/or distress can receive the care/treatment needed for stabilization so they may return to their own home environment.  The focus of this program is to provide time-limited home and community based crisis stabilization services that support individuals diagnosed with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.  An essential component of this program is an assessment of the individual situation to determine the appropriate response to the crisis. Crisis support services can occur through intensive on-site or off-site supports. 

Individuals in this position will actively engage with clients/patients throughout the day assisting with activities whether in a group setting or individual setting.  Individuals in this position will also help in stabilizing clients/patients who may have episodes of behavioral outbursts.

Specific responsibilities for the Security Technician include but are not limited to the following:

·         Explains/Communicates policies on patient/client status, rights, and property to respective and authorized family members

·         Helps arrange and plan for patient/client activities; is an active participant in facilitating scheduled activities throughout the day with other members of the healthcare team

·         Helps arrange for transportation between facilities/locations as directed by the Clinical Program Manager

·         Responds to alarms as needed

·         Monitors and helps control (de-escalate) any escalated situations; debrief situations with other healthcare team members afterwards to discuss learnings

·         Engages with patients/clients by spending time with them individually and/or during group activities throughout the day.  Documents behaviors observed throughout the day in the company’s electronic health record system.

·         Help patients/clients adhere to the daily schedule in order that they may benefit from their therapeutic/recovery treatment plan

·         Conducts facility safety and security checks during assigned shift; record findings

·         Prepares and submits internal incident reports as needed

·         May serve as the location’s site safety officer for facilitating monthly fire drills, natural disaster drills, etc.

The individual in this role must be able to exercise judgment and discretion in dealing with behavioral situations, must be able to document timely in individual’s records and must possess positive interpersonal skills with both patient/clients and other healthcare team members.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and one year experience in a social services related position Or Completion of two years of college with at least 15 credit hours in a social services related field.  Must exhibit excellent customer service skills….Must have an ability to use computers efficiently….