Monitor (Community Demonstrator), Amistad

lareentry; 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 programs

Community action oriented organization

Community-oriented workplace

Job summary

Amity Foundation is seeking compassionate Monitor candidates to supervise students around the clock in a safe, supportive environment. Responsibilities include daytime and evening supervision, incident reporting, and maintaining orderly facilities.

A High School Diploma and 21+ age requirement apply, with First Aid/CPR certification and strong communication skills essential. The role offers on-site work in Los Angeles, with benefits typical for a community program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• First Aid and CPR certification are required.
• Knowledge of ethnic and cultural differences within criminal justice populations.
• Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of incarceration; appreciation for its impacts.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students during daytime and evening hours and notifies staff of symptoms or signs of substance abuse.
• Supervise students’ daily activities and take on supervisory duties in the absence of other staff.
• Document and monitor regular bed checks as required; coordinate with monitors on daily activities or disturbances.
• Serve as an advisor and positive role model for students; prevent and intervene in altercations and incidents.
• Conduct and practice emergency evacuation procedures.
• Assist in maintaining facility grounds and equipment and keep the area clean and orderly.
• Handle Critical Incidents and incident reporting during scheduled shifts and upload documentation.
• Participate in community activities related to the position and attend additional training as needed.
• Administer First Aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with regulations.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

First Aid/CPR certification

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 an hour