Big Horn County in Hardin, Montana is seeking a Safe Beds Technician to perform all duties relevant to providing direct care for individuals received into the facility for crisis services. Salary: Starting at $20.93 per hour, plus benefits. Duty Hours: Full-Time; 12 Hour Night Shift; 7:30 p.m. -- 7:30 a.m.
Major Duties:
- Maintain a therapeutically safe and secure environment through close and courteous interactions with clients that may be intoxicated, withdrawing, or in mental health crisis, in normal and potentially volatile circumstances.
- Handle multiple tasks occasionally under high-stress conditions.
- Serve as the Intake specialist and the first point of contact for clients entering the facility.
- Evaluate circumstances of each intake (as reported by individual and referring agent) and determine acceptance.
- May serve as interim shift supervisor as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from high school or its equivalent.
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for at least one year.
- Must be able and willing to complete on the job training and obtain and maintain certifications in First Aid & CPR, Narcan user certificate, and Mental Health First Aid.
- Must successfully pass a background check.
- Some computer skills are helpful.
- Must respect and safeguard non-public confidential information.
- Must possess a valid Montana Driver License and must be an insurable driver. Testing: An oral interview will be administered.
Pre-Employment Testing: The successful applicant must undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
How To Apply:
Submit a Big Horn County public safety application (include driving record, if from a state other than Montana in last five (5) years) to the Human Resources Office, Room 302, PO BOX 908, Hardin MT 59034. For application, call (406) 665-9735 or email: humanresources@bighorncountymt.gov. Big Horn County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Nothing in this recruitment bulletin is intended to guarantee continued employment. If you are claiming preference, please submit proof with your application.