What You Bring to SBHG (Qualifications):

Education & Experience (Must meet one of the following):

• High School Diploma or equivalent PLUS two (2) years of relevant experience.
  • OR
• Associate of Arts (AA) degree in a related mental health field PLUS one (1) year of relevant experience.

Note: Relevant experience is defined as working with severely emotionally disturbed (SED) children and/or adults in an inpatient, outpatient, or hospital setting, or any environment where safety and security were the primary focus.

Certifications & Licensure:

• Active Security Guard Registration with the California BSIS, OR the ability and commitment to successfully register within 90 days of employment.
• Valid CPR/BLS certification.
• Valid California Driver’s License with a driving record that meets company eligibility policies.

How you will make a difference (Job Overview):

The Safety Specialist 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 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. Maintains vigilance over the general milieu within the facility to facilitate quality client care, optimum facility operations and preserve the safety of all therein.

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)