Monitor - Amistad

Amity Foundation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays

401K, HSA, & Life insurance

Community action organization

Community-oriented workplace

Job summary

Amity Foundation is seeking compassionate individuals to join as Monitors in a program that supports inmates and students within a therapeutic community.

You will supervise students 24 hours a day, ensure safety, and model positive behavior while promoting recovery and learning. A high school diploma and First Aid/CPR certification are required, with strong communication and organizational skills essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• First Aid and CPR certification is required.
• Knowledge of ethnic and cultural differences within criminal justice populations is preferred.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Good organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students during daytime and evening hours.
• Notify staff of any symptoms or signs of substance use or overdose.
• Document and monitor bed checks and activities; liaise with other monitors.
• Serve as an advisor and positive role model for students.
• Conducts emergency evacuation procedures and supports safety drills.
• Administers First Aid and CPR during emergencies as required.

Skills

First Aid

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Cultural awareness

Understanding incarceration effects

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Amity Foundation, internationally acclaimed teaching, and therapeutic community is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community as, Monitor . This groundbreaking will not opportunity not only will allow you to work with our prison programs helping the inmate population, but will also enhance your training and experience in the field.

About Amity:

Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building.

Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal

About the Position:

As Monitor, you will be directing and safely supervising students 24 hours a day.

What You Will Do:

• Supervises students during daytime and evening hours and notifies staff of any symptoms or signs of substance abuse of students and/or drug overdoses.
• Supervise students' daily activities and assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of other staff.
• Documents and monitors regular bed checks as required. Communicate with other monitors in regards to daily activities or disturbances.
• Serves as an advisor and positive role model for students. Prevents and intervenes in student altercations and incidents.
• Conducts and practices emergency evacuation procedures.
• Assists in maintaining facility grounds and keeping equipment in proper working condition Assist in maintaining facility and equipment clean, orderly, and proper working condition.
• Conducts and practices emergency evacuation procedures
• Responsible for Critical Incidents and Incident reporting when occurs during scheduled shift. Up-loads clinical supportive documentation (i.e.: motivation logs, intensions forms, etc.).
• Participates in community activities as it relates to the position and attends additional training as needed.
• Administers First Aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Knowledge of ethnic and cultural differences within criminal justice populations.
• Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of incarceration; appreciation for the behavioral, psychological, physical, and social effects of incarceration
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess excellent organizational skills.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays.
• 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs
• An organization committed to community action
• Community-oriented workplace

$16 - $20 biweekly