Corrections Guard Therapeutic- Transportation
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
- Division:Security Department at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health Systems in Jackson LAThe mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation treatment habilitation and consultation for adults. Programs provided include inpatient interventions jail-based evaluations supervised group home and residential programs forensic evaluation care custody and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric services are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana.ELMHS is looking for Correctional Guard Therapeutics who are passionate about supporting patient care while ensuring a safe and therapeutic this unique role as a CGT(T) you will combine learned skills to help manage clients de-escalate challenging situations and promote safety and healing in a clinical setting.
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 Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Responsible for the security and safety of the facility by controlling access at gate entrances to identify employees visitors and patients entering/exiting the compounds.
- Creates a therapeutic atmosphere in the interaction between clients and staff by using appropriate communication and intervention techniques.
- Participate in education trainings that are mandatory for accreditation and licensure of the facility. Must possess and maintain a valid unencumbered drivers license.
Appointment Type: The position may be filled as a Probational Appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency-wide permanent status employees); or Current permanent status classified employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected.
Compensation: Special Entrance Rate (SER) FULL-TIME: Corrections Guard Therapeutic - $16.22/hr. Specialty Pays: Various premium pay also available for each hour worked for full-time employees.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:No Civil Service test scoreis 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:
Candice Burkes
ELMHS/Human Resources Department
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