Safety Ambassador

## Overview **We’re Hiring!!! Safety Ambassador - Bancroft School Mt. Laurel** **Location: Mt. Laurel, NJ** **Hours: 8a-4p, M-F** **Pay Rate: $24.90-$26.65** **Position Summary:** 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, monitor 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 all 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. - Will assist 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.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 localmunicipalities in any inspections and investigations, upon request. - Maintains a safe and respectful environment, free of abuse, neglect, or exploitation; does not allowweapons, 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 theperformance of position responsibilities. - Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by educational programneeds. Required to perform other duties as assigned. ## Qualifications - 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, aBachelor’s degree in a related field are required - Prior experience working with individuals with developmental