Security Officer
Full Time
Lakewood, WA
$3,558 - $4,777 a month
Posted Today
Job description
Description
DSHS WSH Psychiatric Security Attendant
The Psychiatric Security Attendant (PSA) in the Gage Center of Forensic Services provides support services to the Treatment and Recovery Center and ward-based treatment services under the direction of a Therapies Supervisor. The position works with psychiatric and physically ill patients at Western State Hospital, a secure facility. The PSA may be deployed to other areas of the forensic program.
Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.
Some of what you’ll do:
Maintains order, safety, and security in accordance with Gage/ CFS security manual, protocol, and procedures in treatment malls, in housing areas, and area(s) as assigned; Acts as a patient escort; Monitors Hall and bathroom areas of treatment malls.- Use de-escalation skills emphasizing the utilization of less restrictive interventions; Safely, physically, and therapeutically intervene with patients exhibiting high-risk behaviors.
- Inspects patient care areas for cleanliness and order, searches these areas for any safety concerns or contraband; Provides for patient safety and comfort through attention to general health and assistance and guidance in cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, and nourishment; maintains an attractive and comfortable treatment environment
- Participates in providing a therapeutic environment through acceptance of patient behavior and guidance toward safe, adaptive behavior; supervises patients in a group or individual recreational, social, and related activities
- Use skills in inter-personal relations; apply basic nursing & therapeutic principles; learn skills necessary in caring for psychiatric patients; treat individuals with respect, kindness, and consideration; secure patient cooperation and confidence; learn and apply security regulations and patient personal rights; observe and learn habits and attitudes of patients: control and direct patient individually and in groups; discuss patients’ problems and offer advice; recognize patient problems which should be brought to the attention of supervisor; follow oral and written instructions
What we are looking for:
Ability to work as a team member and to resolve personal conflicts in a calm, non-threatening manner.- Must be able to comprehend and communicate effectively verbally and in writing with management, peers, clients, and the public.
- Be able to use interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with psychiatric patients with varying degrees of social skills and psychiatric symptoms.
- Ability to treat individuals with kindness, respect, and consideration.
- Understand and support patient rights and responsibilities.
- Possess the ability to pursue and contain an escape risk with provided training.
- Ability to communicate (written and verbal) clearly and in a professional manner with referring treatment teams, judges and attorneys, colleagues, patients, and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of court decisions and state and federal laws related to patients under 10.77 and 71.05
- Cognitive & emotional flexibility and creative problem-solving abilities are required. Possess intermediary skills utilizing word processing and working with online forms and documents.
Who should apply:
Must have current Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration or be able to obtain one within 60 days of hire- Registration as a nursing assistant is required
- Current Food Handler’s Permit or the ability to obtain one within 14 days of hire.
- Two years of experience in the direct care of psychiatric patients
- College level course work in one of the social sciences may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
Information regarding NAR with the State of Washington can be found here.
Information regarding Washington State Food Worker Cards can be found here.
Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Questions? Please contact Sharon.sterling@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 5585.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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