Correctional Technician

Correctional Technician

Top reasons to work for SMA Healthcare:

* Career growth and advancement potential

* Great benefits such as:
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Paid Personal Leave and Paid Holidays

* 403b Retirement Plan (matches one to one of employee contribution for the first 3%, then a 50% match on the next 6% of employee contribution)

Essential Job Functions:

* Assists with employment development to include job checks and other related services for inmates according to program and client need.

* Conducts daily and random searches of clients and living areas; removes and documents dangerous items; performs and/or assists with restraints.

* Conducts security/safety checks; monitors visitors/clients for contraband as well as approved dining times.

* Ensures compliance with all contractual standards and assist in audit preparations.

* Must be able to work effectively on all positions, locations and all levels of care.

* Proficient in all required program documentation. Completes accurate daily, weekly, monthly reports as required. Reviews and documents shift report logs, shift logs, contact cards and inventories client's belongings.

* Provides supervision, counseling, custody, and control in a fair and consistent manner.

* Responsible for monitoring client behavior and their activities.

* Serves as a role model who utilizes positive reinforcement and support to clients through approved behavior modification techniques to help clients learn desirable behaviors.

* Supervises self-administered medications and inventories according to program and client need.

* Transports clients to other agencies, hospitals, work, community activities, AA/NA meetings etc.

* Utilizes specialized Department of Corrections software for entering data that pertains to tracking daily activities of clients and their location.

* Assists with new client orientation.

* Works cooperatively in a group/team setting by working at different program locations.

* Assists in the planning and implementation of individual treatment plans;supports client goals; encourages and assists clients in achieving their goals.

* Controls verbally and/or physically abusive and aggressive clients and performs aggression control techniques.

* Communicates effectively with suicidal, mentally, emotionally, and/or psychologically disturbed clients in person and over the telephone to diffuse potentially life-threatening situations.

* Orients the client to the facility; explains rules, policies and procedures.

* Participates in meetings as required; converses with staff on client's progress or lack of progress.

* Performs general office duties; answers telephones; communicates with the public or other agencies as required; links clients to needed services; makes doctor appointments; files, types, copies; receives food shipments; order supplies etc.

* Participates in process/performance improvement activities.

* Processes admissions and discharges for voluntary and/or involuntary clients.

* Reports any concerns regarding the health, safety, or well-being of a client to the appropriate authority.

* Performs related work as required.

Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Education and/or

Experience:

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent and 6 months of related human services experience preferred or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities:

* Some knowledge of the criminal justice human services field according to program need, and the application of basic client care skills.

* Some knowledge of communicable diseases.

* Ability to defuse potentially dangerous situations, and remain calm in an emergency.

* Ability to type and enter clear and concise reports and data into specialized Department of Corrections software.

* Ability to utilize behavior management techniques and serve as a role model.

* Ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing with the public, clinical professionals, and outside agencies.

* Ability to prepare and maintain written documentation.

* Ability to operate a motor vehicle to transport clients.

* Ability to perform light housekeeping responsibilities.

* Ability to operate standard office equipment and standard household appliances.

* Ability to handle verbally and/or physically abusive and aggressive clients and utilize aggression control techniques to ensure the safety and well-being of the client, other clients, and employees in the unit.

* Ability to communicate effectively with suicidal, mentally, emotionally, and/or psychologically disturbed clients in person and over the telephone.

* Ability…