The Security Counselor Lead will monitor and closely supervise clients to ensure a safe and controlled facility environment in which clients are offered treatment and services. Interactions with clients will be in accordance with facility policies and procedures in order to provide a consistently therapeutic environment. The person in this position will intervene with the client population as needed to protect the public, staff and clients; provide daily guidance and leadership to Security Counselors, and serve as a resource regarding security related policies, procedures, and practices.

To qualify, you must have a minimum of two (2) years of Security Counselor experience in a DHS facility, providing a secure environment implementing treatment strategies and managing client behavior. You must also pass a promotional rating based on your performance demonstrating • Knowledge of psychiatric terminology and theory sufficient to implement treatment strategies, document clients' progress, and recognize and report sudden behavioral and physical changes; • Knowledge of, and ability to apply, therapeutic intervention techniques and personal safety procedures sufficient to control aggressive and violent behavior; • Human relations skill sufficient to elicit cooperation from, and provide training to, other staff; • Problem-solving ability sufficient to identify potential conflicts and develop strategies to address them; • Ability to understand and consistently comply with regulations, rules and procedures; • Ability to read, understand, write and speak English sufficient to explain policy and procedures to staff, conduct formal and on-the-job training, facilitate crisis debriefing meetings and document recommendations for policy/procedure changes; and • Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with clients while maintaining appropriate boundaries and communicating a good understanding of client's needs. • Must posses a valid driver's license. NOTES: To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. EDUCATION VERIFICATION- Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR Applicants will be required to provide copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned. REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS- The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

Available upon request from the local Human Resources Office.

Those crossing Appointing Authorities may be required to: successfully complete a physical assessment; provide education documentation (high school diploma, GED, college transcript, or college degree); provide documentation of a tuberculin skin test (TST), formerly known as “mantoux” done within the last year-if you cannot provide proper documentation you will be required to receive an updated TB Blood Test.