CORRECTIONS GUARD–THERAPEUTIC

About This Job

Why work for CAHS? CAHS excels at making lives better. CAHS's mission is to deliver caring and responsive services, leading to a better tomorrow. CAHS commits to the philosophy that all individuals are valuable members of the community. CAHS exists to help each person served live productively in the location and environment of their choosing and abilities. CAHS staff work as a unified team to provide services and supports that help the person(s) served succeed in work, school, life, and other endeavors they pursue.

Join our team of dedicated Behavioral Health Corrections Guard Therapeutic and make a positive impact in the lives of those in need. We are seeking a compassionate and professional to join our team and provide essential support to individuals and families in our District. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others.

Minimum Qualifications

Six months of experience in a forensic, behavioral, correctional, or penal institution with responsibility for the security, custody, clinical care or rehabilitation of offenders. Necessary special requirements: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Responsible for assuring the safety and security of clients, staff, vendors, and the general public who enter the facility.
• Recognizes and intervenes by de-escalating disturbed/aggressive behavior.
• Incumbent transports clients to necessary appointments or hospital visits.
• Guard outside the Therapy Room to provide assistance with those patients who have a history of violence.
• Participates and assists the clinical treatment staff with clients in therapeutic activities.
• Records behavioral observations, signs/symptoms, and accidents, takes and records vital signs, and helps obtain and record urine drug screens of clients.
• Prevents contraband from being introduced onto the mental health/substance abuse grounds.
• Enforces smoking policy.
• Maintains these records in the appropriate client's chart as required while maintaining confidentiality.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Job Appointment. Compensation: The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant. Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire. Work Schedule: 12-hour Night or Day Shift with rotating weekends. Location: Capital Area Recovery Program (CARP), a 24-hour substance abuse facility. Requirement: This position requires the incumbent to drive as part of his/her regular job duties. Incumbent must possess a valid driver's license upon hire.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact Thrinacia.Jenkins2@la.gov Capital Area Human Services District 12301 Coursey Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.