Environmental Specialist

Immediate Full Time Environmental Specialist Position in our 24/7 Integrated Treatment Program, Cookeville campus.

EXEMPLARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interact with guests, visitors, family members and outside providers in a professional and welcoming manner always acknowledging their presence.
• Must be able to maintain a flexible and cohesive relationship with clients, co-workers, and the public while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Never share personal information, social media information, or anything that may allow a client to identify you or any staff member. Report all attempts to obtain such information to your supervisor and include it in the end of shift report.
• Immediately report any change noted in client behavior or physical condition to the charge nurse.
• Employ de-escalation techniques mediating potential crisis situations between clients when necessary and if safe to do so. Immediately report to charge nurse.
• Follow the VBHCS in house crisis response plan in case of emergency psychiatric emergency (i.e. suicidal/homicidal ideation or threats) with the direction of supervisor.
• Attend meetings and trainings in-house, electronic, virtual, etc. as directed by supervisor.
• Provide shift reports via email including completed checklists to supervisor at the end of each shift.
• Prepare assigned rooms when clients transition, including removing remaining belongings, sweeping/mopping, changing linens, etc as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain all areas of the buildings used by 24/7 Integrated Treatment Services to the highest standard of cleanliness with a focus on sanitation and infection control as directed by supervisor.
• Report facility maintenance concerns immediately to supervisor and include those concerns in the daily end of shift report.
• Maintain order and inventory reporting for storage areas as needed
• Follow agency protocol concerning contraband and items not allowed in resident possession.
• Must be able to work with minimal direct supervision, and report to supervisor in a concise, timely manner.
• Display flexibility in accepting additional responsibilities and assignment changes, including shift changes.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL/ EXPERIENCE:

• A GED or high school diploma is preferred.
• The ability to lift 50 pounds and carry 25 pounds for short distances is a physical requirement of the job
• Strong communication skills, the ability to multi-task and organizational skills are required.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a variety of situations is required.
• Certification as a healthcare environmental professional with specialized training in environmental sanitation, reporting and documentation, infection control, healthcare sustainability, and efficient clinical housekeeping preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or are you willing to become vaccinated?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: One location