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Job Title:
Safety Specialist Coordinator
Division/Program:
Long Beach Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center
Starting Compensation:
22.31 - 23.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location:
Long Beach CA
Working Hours/Shift:
Tues - Sat from 8:30 am - 5 pm
Why Join Our Team?
Competitive Compensation Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
Generous Time Off Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
Professional Growth Opportunities
On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
Career development programs designed to help you grow.
Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
Employee Recognition & Rewards A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
What you bring to SBHG(Qualifications)
High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) and one (1) year relevant experience in a Mental Health Field
Supervisory experience preferred.
Valid California Driver's License and clear DMV printout.
Valid CPR/BLS certification.
Valid Security Guard Registration with California BSIS (Bureau of Security and Investigative Services) OR commitment to register as a Security Guard with California BSIS within 90 days of employment required.
Relevant experience refers to experience in working with severely emotionally disturbed children and/or adults in an inpatient or outpatient setting, hospital setting, or setting where safety and security were primary focus.
How you will make a difference(Job Overview):
The Safety Specialist Coordinator is responsible for providing a high level of customer service through maintaining a safe environment for all clients, visitors, staff and physicians. This care is provided through direct and indirect physical and verbal interactions with clients, modeling appropriate behaviors for clients, and monitoring daily client activities. She/he screens incoming clients/visitors for contraband and inventories all client property as well as monitoring surveillance equipment. The Safety Specialist Coordinator controls access to the center, answers/directs incoming clients, conducts physical security checks of the center grounds, and responds to fires and/or emergencies at the center. This position is responsible for assisting in the on-going training of Safety Specialists as it pertains to general safety procedures, safety policies, contraband processing, vehicle safety procedures, etc. This position is be responsible for assisting in the on-going training of Safety Specialists as it pertains to ProAct. This position is responsible for the on-going coordination of overall safety outfitting and maintenance for all vehicles. Is responsible for the on-going training of staff that are assigned to drive vehicles as it pertains to pre-driving safety checks, reporting vehicles issues, logging of such, etc. She/he may confirm and arrange all maintenance services and cleaning of vehicles. Will responsible for organizing and providing the vehicle safety notebooks, updated proof of insurance, and vehicle safety checklists in each vehicle. This position is also responsible for communicating safety trends, discrepancies, suggested improvements, etc. to the Program Director as necessary to maintain a safe and positive facility environment and vehicle operations. May be required to become a certified ProACT in-house trainer.
Division/Program Overview:
24/7 outpatient program
Rapid mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and medication support
Walk-in’s welcome
Clients may stay up to 24 hours
BHUCC equipped to serve 12 adults (ages 18 and up) and 6 adolescent (ages 13 to 17)
Learn more about SBHG at https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
For Additional Information:
Stgarcia@starsinc.com
Stars Behavioral Health Group (SBHG) provides high-quality mental health and social services across California, achieving proven, impactful results. SBHG is dedicated to helping individuals overcome significant challenges and grow through change.
What Stars Behavioral Health Group Offers:
A large, stable company founded in 1988.
Recognized by the LA Business Journal as a “Best Place to Work” in Los Angeles and awarded “Top Workplaces” in the Bay Area by the Mercury News (multiple times).
An opportunity to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of children, adults, and families.
Access to some of the best training available in the industry.
Flexible schedules and a comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunities in residential, in-patient, and community-based outpatient roles.
