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Key Recovery and Life Skills Center

Safety Officer

23 days ago

Seattle

Job DescriptionDescription: Key Recovery provides comprehensive substance use disorder treatment and work skills training to help low-income, high-risk patients achieve sustained recovery and rebuild their lives. We offer a unique combination of long-term residential clinical treatment, work skills training, and transitional housing. For more information visit keyrecovery.org. The role of the Safety Officer is to ensure the safety of the premises and personnel by patrolling the property, monitoring surveillance equipment, and investigating security breaches or incidents. This position also ensures that reports are completed of observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities in a timely manner. The Safety Officer will advise on safety measures, conduct risk assessments, and enforce preventative measures. This role involves promoting a safe workplace, providing training, and investigating incidents to improve overall safety. Primary Responsibilities: • Monitors and responds to door alarms and suspected security breaches., • Conducts interior and exterior checks of property to ensure there are no security hazards or issues., • Monitors and responds to various alarms and acts appropriately., • Patrols the interior and exterior of the facility regularly to maintain order and establish presence., • Responds to emergency situations, providing direction to staff and patients in evaluation procedures., • Assists with medical emergencies by providing basic first aid or by obtaining assistance from the nursing/medical team or by obtaining assistance from paramedics., • Helps provide de-escalation techniques, as needed with patients., • Documents any incidents that occur and ensures they are brought to leadership, • Interacts with patients, staff, and visitors., • Monitors and/or authorizes the entrance and departure of visitors and other persons to guard the safety of patients and staff., • Assists with facilities maintenance, as needed., • Assists with hospitality, as needed., • Assists with the transportation of patients, as needed., • Assists with Residential Support Staff, as needed., • Makes badges for new staff members., • Conducts training in various drills (fire, weather, critical incident, etc.), • Adheres to all HIPAA regulations, requirements, and guidelines., • Assists in other units/departments when there are changes in census or staffing, as needed., • Adheres to the established Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice, Patient Centered Philosophy, and employee handbook., • Conducts belonging searches, removes unapproved belongings, and then safely stores patient property., • Conducts search of patient rooms, as needed., • Assists with patient intakes, discharges, and transfers, as needed., • Performs other duties as assigned., • Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Knowledge/skills/abilities • Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, organizational skills, critical thinking, and good decision-making abilities., • Knowledge of substance use disorder; mental health illnesses and the recovery modality is preferred., • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality on all client records and business-related records, as required under HIPAA guidelines., • Attention to detail and efficient time-management skills., • Experience with conflict resolution; understanding of de-escalation techniques., • Ability to adhere to and knowledge of all HIPAA guidelines., • Knowledge of electronic medical records (EMR)., • Ability to use various computer programs regularly (i.e., email, SharePoint, KIPU, etc.)., • Demonstrates professional behavior reflective of Key Recovery’s Mission Statement, Philosophy, and Values., • Must be able to relate well to all kinds of people both inside and outside the organization; build appropriate rapport; build constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably., • High school diploma or equivalent, required, • Valid driver’s license, required, • CPR/1st Aid/AED certification, preferred, • Criminal background check, required., • Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer (2+ hours)., • Prolonged periods of walking or standing (3+ hours)., • Must be able to move quickly through the building to assist with emergency situations (walk fast to run)., • Must be able to lift or drag 75 to 200 lbs., with assistance., • Must be able to safely handle biohazardous materials, i.e., blood and urine, etc., • Must be able to clearly express and exchange ideas by means of spoken words to impart oral information to employees or others accurately or quickly, engaging in sometimes lengthy conversations or presentations., • Must be able to ascend and descend stairs daily., • Must be able to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with your hand or hands., • Healthcare: Company-paid medical, along with dental, and vision insurance with employer-sponsored wellness programs., • Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays, plus a flexible work schedule to accommodate your needs., • Retirement: 401(k) with company matching, • Professional Development: Access to industry-leading training and conferences, as well as tuition reimbursement for relevant courses., • Employee Discounts: Enjoy discounts on a variety of products and services, including travel, entertainment, and technology.

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