
Compassionate Social Worker skilled in crisis intervention, patient assessment, and individualized care planning. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through effective documentation and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Inventorying, cataloging, and securing all personal property and valuables; providing receipts to the detainee for stored items.
Taking fingerprints and photographs (mugshots) for entry into the detention management system.
Conducting a preliminary screening for urgent medical, mental health, or suicide risk factors to determine if immediate medical attention is necessary.
Ensuring all legal documentation, such as passports or identification documents, are secured and handed over to proper authorities (ICE/ERO).
Providing new arrivals with orientation materials, including the National Detention Handbook, which outlines rules, regulations, and rights.
Assessing new arrivals for risk factors to classify them correctly (e.g., separating by gender, criminal history, or security threat level).
Assigning detainees to appropriate housing units or, if necessary, keeping them in separation until classification is complete.
Managing the release of detainees, including verifying bond payments, checking for active warrants, and returning personal property.
Documenting and reporting any unusual behavior, security breaches, or health issues during the intake process.
Ability to communicate clearly with individuals who may not speak English (often requiring translators).
AAPT level 3 (American Association of Psychiatric Technicians
Psychiatric Technicians provide care for mentally disordered or developmentally disabled clients. The Psychiatric Technician utilizes scientific and technical expertise, and manual skills to provide care and training for clients with mental disorders and developmental disabilities. Psychiatric technicians work in hospitals or group homes and state mental hospitals. Duties include watching and reporting patient behavior, monitoring vital signs, and helping with basic needs, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.