Security Guard (Locked Facility)

Sylmar Health and Rehabilitation Center is a locked psychiatric facility. We are currently seeking a Security Guard for our residential mental health treatment program for men and women. Pay starting at $23.50/hr. (FT) Full Time: 3pm to 11pm (Tuesday to Saturday) Part Time: 3pm to 11pm (Saturday to Monday) Job Summary: Providing high level of customer service by ensuring there is a safe and therapeutic environment for all residents, staff, and visitors. Our Security Guard shall monitor, supervise, and engage with residents through direct and indirect interactions. Responsibilities:

• Maintains supervision over the general milieu within the units to ensure quality resident care. Ensure the safety of residents and staff on the units
• Maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment which fosters growth rehabilitation and facilitates the development of self help skills among individuals
• Observe, monitor and report any suspicious behaviors, issues, and or safety threats
• Making presence known and maximized in areas where abundance of residents reside
• Monitor hallways during and after program hours.
• Develop rapport with clients and provide a safe environment for them
• Communicate with treatment teams regarding clients' progress and concerns
• Provide assistance for clients who need support
• Inspect the facility for safety and maintenance
• Providing Life Skills Support / Crisis Management and De-escalation to identified residents
• Work with residents who are awake after hours to assess needs and help facilitate requests or conflicts that may occur to keep premises stable and calm
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

• Must have CA issued Security Guard Card.
• Experience working with mental health population (preferred)
• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational skills.

• Full Time and Part Time Available
• 3p-11p
• Weekends Southern California Hospital at Hollywood