What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Management Technician position at Dept Behavioral Health/Develop?
Title: Safety Management Technician
State Role Title: 49053
Hiring Range: $38,630 - $53,309 ; Salary commensurate with experience
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Central State Hospital
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/csh/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
- Screen and check-in all visitors entering the building and observe visitation as assigned.
- Check all bags, purses, briefcases, etc. that all visitors bring into the building.
- Monitor patients at assigned units.
- Monitor the civil admission suite during the admission process. Providing support to the patients and staff.
- Complete courtyard searches each shift prior to patients accessing courtyard privileges.
- Perform building environmental/safety rounds checking all locks, patient rooms, visitation areas, etc. both inside and outside of the perimeter of the building and report any findings to charge nurse for immediate correction.
- Distribute patient mail as assigned and monitor when opened by patients.
- Ensure that only authorized personnel enter and exit areas assigned.
- Transport and escort patients safely and securely to both on and off campus appointments where support is needed to manage elopement or behavioral risks.
- Properly apply hospital approved restraint devices as needed under the direction of the charge RN.
- Respond in a professional manner to various incidents & emergencies as trained.
- Maintain appropriate appearance/presence for the optimum results to prevent incidents.
- Use only approved T.O. techniques when dealing with verbally abusive and physically aggressive clients.
- Able to think quickly and independently.
- Able to deal with verbally abusive, physical aggressive and provocative behaviors from patients without responding inappropriately.
- Respond in a professional manner to various incidents and emergencies.
- Lead debriefing following responses and complete documentation as directed.
- Ensure transportation vehicles are appropriately fueled and maintenance logs are up to date.
Maintain Therapeutic Environment:
• • Makes routine rounds to ensure the safety and security of patients and staff. Maintains close observation of the unit.
- Coordinate ward searches and pat downs with NUM or designee to ensure that the environment is safe for all patients, staff and visitors and report findings to the supervisor.
- Assists in escorting patient to scheduled activities.
- Adhere to and maintain an awareness of current policies and procedures.
- Follow established safety practices.
- Orients new clients to the unit, as assigned.
- Reports adverse environmental conditions to the RN and collaborates to improve the milieu.
- Attend shift report prior to reporting to assigned area
KSA's Required for the Position include:
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and use good judgment. Ability to lift heavy objects, walk or stand a minimum of 80% of time on shift, bend at waist and knees, use upper extremities (hands) to hold, grasp and manipulate work materials. Ability to administer CPR and perform T.O. Ability to work overtime hours. Ability to distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate client behavior through observing conversing and listening. Interact with clients in a therapeutic manner. Monitor and report changes in patients’ medical and psychiatric status to supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Previous experience/related training/education with security and in a psychiatric setting.
Valid Driver’s License.
Additional Considerations
Preferred: Current enrollment in or completion of a degree program in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Nursing, or any other human services major.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Central State Hospital only accepts online applications via RMS. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.
An extensive criminal history background investigation, not limited to employment references, drug testing and E-Verify will be conducted.
Central State Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.
Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.
DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (804) 524-7111 for assistance.
DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources Department
Phone: 804-524-7111
Email: CSHRecruitment@dbhds.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $38,630 - $53,309
