Correctional Technician - Relief on Call

Correctional Technician - Relief on Call

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists with employment development to include jobchecks 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 assistswithrestraints.
• Conducts security/safety checks; monitors visitors/clients for contraband as well as approved dining times.
• Ensures compliance with all contractual standards andassist 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 controlin a fair and consistent manner.
• Responsible for monitoring client behavior and their activities.
• Serves as a role model who utilizes positivreinforcement 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 andtheir location.
• Assists with newclient 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 abusiveand aggressive clients and performs aggression control techniques.
• Communicates effectively with suicidal,mentally, emotionally, and/or psychologically disturbed clients in person andover 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.

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.

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.

• Some knowledge of thecriminal justice human services field according to program need, and the application of basic client care skills.
• Some knowledge of communicable diseases.
• Ability to defusepotentially dangerous situations, and remain calm in an emergency.
• Ability to type andenter 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 amotor 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 wellbeing of theclient, other clients, and employees in the unit.
• Ability to communicate effectively with suicidal, mentally, emotionally, and/orpsychologically disturbed clients in person and…