Corrections Guard - Therapeutic (Wae)

This vacancy is located in Jackson, Louisiana at LDH/OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex in the SECURITY DEPARTMENT. This position will be filled as a PART-TIME WAE.  Schedule will vary.

NOTE: Classified WAE job appointments may not exceed 1245 hours in a 12-month period. This position is not eligible for benefits or paid holidays.

The salary can be higher based on experience.

Work Incentive Pay is $.50/hour for each hour worked.

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This position requires the incumbent to drive as part of his/her regular job duties. Incumbent must possess a valid driver's license upon hire.

Please make sure to list ALL work experience on your application. A Resume will not be accepted in lieu of work experience. An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed.

This position is located in East Feliciana Parish, Jackson, Louisiana.

There is no guarantee that all applicants will be interviewed. The hiring manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be notified by the contact information listed on your application.

All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and background check(s).

Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.  

For further information about this vacancy contact:

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Jenny Johnson, Terrie David, Sara Barton, Lacey Hurst, or Marianne Covington, HR Dept.

 5002 LA Hwy 10

Jackson, LA  70748

Phone Number 225-634-4177

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Six months of experience in a forensic, mental, correctional, or penal institution with responsibility for one of the following: security, custody, clinical care or rehabilitation of offenders.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have attained eighteenth birthday at time of application.

An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.

NOTE:

A forensic institution is defined as a 24-hour secure facility providing treatment to judicially remanded clients.

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To provide security of clients and assist in application of clinical treatment in accomplishing the overall goal of evaluation and/or treatment of individuals judicially remanded to the facility.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Experienced.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General by the Corrections Lieutenant--Therapeutic or other higher level official.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

LOCATION OF WORK:

24-hour secure facilities housing judicially remanded clients.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from the Corrections Guard Trainee--Therapeutic in that the six months training period has been successfully completed.

Differs from the Corrections Lieutenant--Therapeutic by the absence of direct supervisory responsibilities.

Maintains locked doors and gates per facility policy.

Follows facility policies in control and prevention of contraband on grounds (this includes clients, employees and visitors).

Monitors client movement and provides client count per facility policy.

Makes security checks of buildings, grounds, fences, doors and gates to ensure that the integrity of security is intact; refers problems and/or deficiencies to proper authority.

Follows procedure for searching clients, living quarters, etc. to control contraband and avoid litigation.

Maintains security and follows instructions in handling emergency situations such as riots, fire, etc.; maintains a level of functioning which does not induce panic among clients or employees.

Institutes security measures when escorting clients inside and outside facility.

Provides 24-hour security when patients are transferred to off-campus medical facilities.

Responds to orders to report to duty during elopement (or other unusual occurrences) and mans duty stations as assigned.

Supervises those clients assigned to his/her area and contributes toward creation of an atmosphere that is conducive to treatment.

Assists in keeping client ward charts, records, etc. on all clients on assigned ward.

Assists with all routine clinics, details, and laboratory work for clients (under the guidance of the medical nursing staff).

Accompanies clients to recreational and occupational therapies and all off-the-ward activities to provide security and therapeutic assistance.

Participates and assists clinical treatment team members with groups of clients in therapeutic activities.

Participates as an active member in treatment team meetings, advising others about observations and recommendations; signs master treatment plans.

Maintains adequate records in charts for each client in their assigned area for unusual happenings, such as side effects from drugs, behavior problems, eating and sleeping problems or one who might be physically ill or dramatically losing weight from a mental or physical disorder, suicidal or homicidal attempts or threats, and any elopements or any attempts of elopements.

Creates proper atmosphere on a security treatment unit which includes maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for clients by assisting in the cleaning of the physical surroundings, furnishings, and equipment, and other items in the patient care unit.

Participates in educational programs (either in-house or outside facility) as assigned, to increase knowledge base and job skills.

Incumbents are subject to twenty-four hour call.

Performs any related duties as assigned.