Safety Specialist

The schedule for this position is Monday & Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This is a floating position that will work shifts at our four health centers in the Portland Metro area. An additional $1.00 Float premium will be added to base pay. Swing shifts are provided with a $1.00/hr shift differential.

Under General supervision, the Safety Specialist is responsible for all aspects of staff and client safety at Cascadia's Health Center sites, while supporting a Trauma Informed Care environment. With the high prevalence of trauma among individuals receiving mental health services, it is required the Safety Specialist understand the effects of trauma on health, coping, and other aspects of the lives of those we serve. The Safety Specialist is also responsible for the security of all Cascadia property, vehicles and real estate at the Health Center sites.

All incumbents must understand, appreciate and respect the diversity and cultural differences within our Cascadia community. It is expected that there is an awareness and sensitivity to the perspectives and perceptions to those we serve, as well as our colleagues. As Cascadia is Trauma informed, the incumbent must support a Trauma Informed Care Environment. With the high prevalence of trauma among individuals receiving behavioral health services, it is required that the incumbent be aware of the effects of trauma on health, coping, and other aspects of the lives of those we serve.

Essential Duties

This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities or an all inclusive job description.

• Assist staff and clients with any reasonable request for assistance.

• Attend to any clients in the Health Centers who are engaging in any disruptive or undesirable behavior.

• Respect and honor client rights and responsibilities and demonstrate professional boundaries and ethics.

• Perform periodic safety checks of the entire interior, outside perimeter and premises of the Health Center.

• Write clear, concise, complete and timely required reports for occurrences of the shift

• Facilitate all building evacuations and control during fire alarms or other emergency situations requiring building evacuation.

• Directly assist with any emergency response to the Health Center by the police bureau and/or the fire department.

• Act as a first responder for any medical emergencies on the Health Center premises.

• Perform all safety actions in accordance with the safety directives and policies of the Safety Supervisor.

• Assist in crisis situations as appropriate, following emergency protocols/procedures and coordinating with the treatment team with interventions which support a trauma informed environment for clients and staff.

• Use non-violent physical intervention techniques with clients as a last resort for crisis intervention.

• During late evening shift hours at the Plaza location, escort all clinicians to their vehicles when they have finished their shift and are leaving for the day.

• Demonstrate responsibility for safety of clients, staff and property; is familiar with fire regulations and evacuation procedures.

• Adhere to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements.

• Escort persons off of the Health Center property who are not involved in treatment services.

• Ensure appropriate disposition and/or reporting of illegal activity on the Health Center premises

• Access emergency maintenance needs and notifies maintenance as required.

• Respond to neighborhood calls indicating Cascadia clients being disruptive in the immediate area surrounding the Health Center premises.

• Routinely review the Safety Day Orders notebook for new safety directives and policy.

• Report all graffiti to premises to the Safety Supervisor and Administrative Manager

• Call 911 when staff and the Safety Specialist concur that police assistance is required.

• Assist front desk personnel with retrieval of documents or phones or as requested, function as back-ups support

• Assist clients as requested with various needs. I.e. paperwork, assistance to rooms or locations or those exhibiting behaviors that can cause a disturbance and need further support

• Complete annual employee training requirements; attend staff meetings, and supervisions.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• The job incumbent is required to be certified by the State of Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, (DPSST), as an Unarmed Security Professional. The Safety Specialist will not perform safety/security duties without first having completed DPSST Unarmed Security Professional training and certification.

• The Safety Specialist must maintain current DPSST Security Professional certification to retain employment in this position.

• Previous experience in safety/security and familiarity with behavioral and mental health environment is preferred

• Knowledge of behavioral and/or mental health skills an

• Ability to perform CPR, First Aid, and properly use AED equipment. CPR and First Aid Certification training is provided within the first 60 days of employment. Certification must remain current.

Working Conditions

• Perform various tasks requiring moderate physical effort: Receiving and delivering ground deliveries to the Health Centers, assisting with moving and storing of Health Centers property, and assisting disabled clients and staff.

• Periodically be expected to deal with the disposal of large garbage items, including shopping carts, left on Health Centers property.

• Coordinate assistance from other staff if any specific physical demand requires dealing with over 50 pounds.

• Must have the ability to assist the team in providing safety to all residents and staff in potentially volatile

• Occasionally stooping, lifting (20-50 lbs.), climbing (stairs), crouching, reaching, keyboarding, and running

• Regularly sitting, walking, standing

• Constant visual and auditory

Benefits

We offer generous benefits for our full-time and part-time employees (20 hours + pro-rated) including:

• Generous Paid Time Off Package Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year!

• Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following 30 days after hire date)

• VSP Vision Discount Plan

• 403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre and post-tax plans with matching contribution)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options)

• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance

• Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave

• Length of Service Award

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• Supplemental Insurance

Wellness Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Bicycle Reimbursement

• Discounted Fitness Memberships

• Trauma Support Team

Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 503.963.7654.

This position is represented by a labor union