DIRECTOR OF SAFETY & SECURITY
đź“Ť Abraxas Academy
1000 Academy Drive., Morgantown, PA 19543
đź•’ Full-Time
đź’˛Salary: $100,000/annually
đź’µ DailyPay Available
What You'll Do
Responsible for the overall safety and security of the facility to include facilities management, workplace safety and violence reduction initiatives.Your responsibilities may include:
- Oversees facility security to include use of metal detectors, visitor sign-in procedures, resident searches, contraband and room searches, inventory controls and perimeter safety.
- Oversees the facility maintenance department and participates as a member of the Safety Committee.
- Participates in staff meetings by sharing observations and recommendations regarding the administrative office, facilities, and staff relations to identify and resolve problems and function as a unified team.
- Observes client behavior and intervenes appropriately.
- Debriefs with youth, staff, and facility leadership after aggressive or assaultive behavior.
- Manages aggressive client behavior and promotes a safe a safe and effective environment.
- Observes activities and responds accordingly including emergency procedures include evacuation, CPR or First Aid.
- Trains and role models the use of safety plans and related de-escalation techniques.
- Demonstrates appropriate use of client intervention skills and Safe Crisis Management (SCM) techniques; monitors client interventions and provides guidance to other employees as necessary.
- Assists the Executive Director as needed
- Attends staff meetings and conferences
- Supports the Youth Services' philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care
Who We're Looking For
You may be a great fit if you are:
- Compassionate
- Dependable
- Patient
- Team-Oriented
- Service-Focused
- Professional
- Positive
- Committed to Helping Others
Qualifications
🎓Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science field and minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in residential and non-residential program/facility of which three years must be in a supervisory or managerial level; OR
- Master's degree in behavioral or social science field and minimum four years of progressively responsible experience in residential and non-residential program/facility of which two years experience must be in a supervisory or managerial level.
- Bachelor's degree in related field and one (1) year work experience with children OR Associate's degree (60 college credit hours) and three years' work experience with children.
- Supervisory experience is also preferred.
Other Qualifications:
- At least twenty-one (21) years of age
- Ability to pass the Bureau of Prisons background check with a review that goes back 7 years.
- Must have a valid Driver's License
- Valid registered vehicle insurance.
- Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
- Non-communicable diseases physical exam.
Schedule
• Full-Time
• Shift: TBD
- Must be available to work weekends!
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and remain active and engaged throughout an 8-hour residential shift
- Ability to work in a secure, controlled-access residential facility environment
- Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to safety emergencies
🌟 Apply Today!
www.jobsatabraxas.org
- Some jobs pay bills.
- Some jobs build careers.
- This job changes lives.
- If you're looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.
Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.
About Our Organization
Abraxas Youth and Family Services is part of the Imperium family of companies.
Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.
