Safe Beds Technician

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: [email protected]. 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.