Safety Officer

Interested in working for a non-profit organization rooted in a tradition of care and compassion? Do you desire to make a difference in the lives of those around you? CORA is expanding and reaching for new heights, and we'd love to meet you!

For over 50 years, CORA Services (a two-time TOP WORKPLACE award winner) has been a fast-paced, growing organization whose goal is to help children and families experiencing emotional, academic, and social challenges which impede their development and productivity throughout the greater Philadelphia area.

We provide our employees with generous benefits, a positive atmosphere, meaningful work, and a culture of strong leadership, which in turn drives growth and innovation.

"Children are the Heart of the Matter"

Safety Officer

(24 hours/week)

Compensation: $17.00/hour

CORA is currently seeking a Part Time Safety Officer to provide safety and security related functions in an outpatient behavioral healthcare setting to ensure client, staff and visitor safety.

Working as a Part Time Safety Officer, you will:

• Initiate positive interactions with clients and visitors in an effort to maintain a welcoming, safe and secure environment.
• Maintain visibility to clients, visitors and staff at the Front Desk and in public/common spaces and services areas.
• Support the Receptionist in providing courteous and knowledgeable assistance as needed.
• Anticipate and address client/visitor concerns after they escalate.
• Conduct proactive safety and security patrols throughout the facility and parking areas.
• Monitor security cameras and respond to issues as needed.
• Respond to urgent or emergency situations in a way that minimizes trauma to the client and staff members and results in stabilization.
• Assist during fires, medical emergencies or disaster drills or any other crisis type situations.
• Follow and enforce safety, security and emergency response procedures.
• Document and report any unsafe conditions, security violations, or related incidents.
• Provide escort service for clients, staff, and visitors, as needed.
• Provide break coverage for Receptionist as needed.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED required.
• 1+ year experience in a similar role strongly preferred.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, clients and visitors.
• Ability to remain calm during high stress events and handle unpredictable crisis situations.
• Strong verbal de-escalation skills.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care.
• Training and experience in physical restraint techniques in a therapeutic setting.
• CPR certification, or willingness to complete training within 90 days of hire.
• Must maintain physical fitness standards based on the physical demands of the job; position includes frequent standing, walking and climbing stairs, lifting, getting on/off the ground or floor.
• May be subject to adverse and hazardous working conditions, including violent and physically aggressive acts of others.
• Ability to maintain high confidentiality.

CORA Services Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.