Safety, Security and Treatment Technician

Safety, Security and Treatment Technician Title: Safety, Security and Treatment Technician State Role Title: Direct Service Associate III Hiring Range: $41,265 to commensurate with experience. Pay Band: 3 Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location: Va Center for Behavioral Rehab Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties This position is responsible for monitoring the day-to-day activities of a therapeutic community. Safety Security Treatment Technicians will be responsible for community development of approximately 40 residents on a living unit; behavioral interventions supporting therapeutic progress; assisting with enforcing unit rules, policies, and procedures; performing room inspections; and documenting behaviors of residents. Minimum Qualifications KSA's and or Competencies required to successfully perform the work: • Ability to operate automated systems and personal computer • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing • Ability to interpret and apply basic policies and procedures • Work independently, set priorities, effectively organize work and manage multiple projects at one time • Attention to detail and good problem-solving and decision making skills • Working knowledge of policies, methods of physical control, first aid procedures, and radio communications • Ability to apply and interpret rules and regulations, conduct thorough searches, analyze and resolve problems; provide leadership and work direction to residents; and use good judgment • Successfully complete certifications and orientation • Ability to work all posts as directed by supervisor, follow written post orders and facility policies and procedures • Ability to drive a 15 passenger security van Additional Considerations Associate degree in Human Service is preferred; Experience working with individuals with a behavioral disorder and/or forensic environment is preferred Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check; employment verification; and verification of education (relevant to employment). Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending ("barrier") charges (Go to the code section to see barrier crimes and related information). Please provide all relevant work experience. In describing your relevant experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the date of this posting. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the American with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io during business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. VCBR offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of health plan, paid life insurance and retirement plans, discounts, employee referral programs, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave. VCBR is a tobacco-free, smoke-free work environment. VCBR is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer, that provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, and active members of the Virginia National Guard and/or U.S. Military Reserve members to apply, and to respond accordingly on the state application. Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (VCBR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all applicants regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encourage to apply. EEO/AA/TTY. Contact Information Name: Samuel Maddox Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Virginia Department of Human Resource Management