Safety Ambassador

Location: Mountainside, NJ

About the Role

Provides oversight, guidance, and instruction to staff relative to crisis de-escalation and approved crisis intervention techniques. Serves as a trained crisis response team to code blue situations, monitors assigned classrooms by following scheduled visits, and completes required documentation.

Responsibilities

• Monitors assigned classrooms by following scheduled visits, common areas, classrooms, and outdoor spaces for safety in accordance with Bancroft's policies and procedures.
• Responds to all code blue calls and provides guidance/support on approved de-escalation and crisis intervention strategies.
• Responds to all code oranges and participates as a member of the search team.
• Aids in the resolution of problematic/dangerous situations that may occur for students within the program.
• Exercises appropriate judgment in addressing specific situations.
• Conducts end of day safety equipment checks, ensuring all mats, PPE and other safety equipment are appropriately replaced, restocked and in good working order.
• Ensures proper documentation of all crisis incidents.
• Remains current with required training certifications, meets state-regulated licensing and regulatory accreditations, and adheres to mandatory requirements.
• Assists with ongoing training and annual recertifications.
• Promptly responds to emergency situations to ensure the safety and security of the site and students at all times; e.g., participates in fire drills, emergency evacuations, etc.
• Notifies proper authority in the event of a valid emergency.
• Serves as a role model and projects a positive self-image of professionalism, appearance, confidentiality, courtesy, conduct, honesty, fairness, personal integrity, and a respect for the fundamental rights, dignity, and privacy of others.
• Abides by the Bancroft Code of Ethics, Mission Statement, and Vision Statement in promoting ethical behavior, establishing relationships and providing guidance in decision-making situations.
• Maintains effective verbal and written communications with colleagues, school leadership, those served, and their family members and/or guardians when applicable.
• Willingly and effectively cooperates with Bancroft, and other licensing or state agencies or local municipalities in any inspections and investigations, upon request.
• Maintains a safe and respectful environment, free of abuse, neglect, or exploitation; does not allow weapons, threats, bullying or intimidation.
• Reports any violations to the appropriate individual as soon as the incident occurs.
• Maintains levels of supervision as defined in behavior plans; Individual Education Programs (IEP).
• Demonstrates Bancroft’s core values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety) in the performance of position responsibilities.
• Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by educational program needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of direct experience working in an educational environment, OR, 30 college credits with six months of related work experience, or, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

Pay

$26.15 - $26.68 per hour

Schedule

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday