Outpatient Security

Outpatient Security

Program/

Location:

Intimate Partner Abuse Education Program (IPAEP) - New Bedford Outpatient Facility
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Pay Rate: $20 - $25/hr depending on experience
Status: Part Time; availability for more hours as needed with New Bedford Outpatient program
Shift: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4pm-8pm

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long & short term disability
• Discounted auto/home and renters insurance
• 403b - Retirement
• FSA & DCA
• PFML
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonuses & Referral
• Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Education days to use towards CEU's
• Free meals at select programs and when available
• Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)

About Us

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness.

High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.

Security Requirements

• Provide support to all staff as needed to ensure a safe environment is maintained.
• Responsible for safety and security communications to supervisor(s).
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills while able to maintain professional boundaries.
• Maintain mental alertness and attention to high detail.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance and provide excellent customer service as needed.
• Follow established security protocols while using initiative and good judgement without bias.

Security Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain the security and safety of all staff and clients. Patrol the campus and maintain security of buildings and grounds.
• Interact with staff and clients in a professional manner at all times.
• Creates and maintains a working relationship with the local police and fire rescue departments as needed.
• Assist in development and implementation of action plans to provide safe environment and immediate response to imminent threats of violence, criminal incidents, emergency medical incidents, auto accidents, and others.
• Assist law enforcement officers as directed by administration.
• Direct traffic and parking on campus; check vehicles for proper parking authorization; determine if vehicles are parked in restricted areas.
• Maintain proper paperwork/reports to ensure all complaints filed with law enforcement have been signed off by program administration or their designated representative.
• Ensure doors/gates are locked and opened at designated times determined by program administration.
• Assists, directs and monitors all persons entering and leaving the clinic property.
• Monitors parking area to ensure that no loitering or misconduct takes place, monitor lobby area, and do frequent sweeps of the entire building.
• Directs emergency personnel arriving on facility property and maintains flow of traffic during emergencies, such as fire drills.
• Knowledgeable of all emergency codes and appropriate responses.
• Report any suspicious behavior to the Program Director and/or supervisors.
• Complete reporting logs and/or incident reports as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Security Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred
• Experience may be considered in place of a related degree
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Cape Verdean Creole, preferred

Working Conditions/Occupational Exposure

• This position would require one to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Ability to manage emotional reactivity in highly stressful situations.
• The security position is a part-time position between 24-32 hours per week with the possibility of extending to a 40 hour position with additional administrative tasks.

Physical Requirements

• This position will require standing for long periods of time, with frequent walking around and within the building. Shoes should be worn for comfortability and traction due to responsibilities and duties.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.