Night Monitor (61082)

Recovery Network Of Programs; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Recovery Network Of Programs in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a Part-Time Night Monitor for the Horizons facility. The role requires overnight shifts on Saturdays 12-8 and Sundays 12-8, with hourly pay between $18.00 and $20.00.

You will monitor clients, perform rounds, and respond to incidents. The successful candidate will have an associate degree in behavioral health and at least two years of related experience, strong observation and communication skills, and the ability to document accurately

Qualifications

• Associate degree in behavioral health; two years related field experience preferred with co-occurring disorders.
• Knowledge of basic counseling skills, crisis intervention and documentation.
• Understanding of effects of substance abuse, homelessness, medical and mental health disorders.
• Familiarity with federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality.
• Ability to establish cooperative professional relationships with clients, colleagues and supervisors.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to project a professional image.

Responsibilities

• Remain awake and alert to monitor clients during the night shift.
• Perform hourly rounds of the unit (third and fourth floors) at random times.
• Complete head counts in accordance with census.
• Ensure the whereabouts of each client through direct observation.
• Redirect clients respectfully and offer supportive counseling as needed.
• Use video surveillance, rounds and walkthroughs to monitor bedrooms, corridors and common areas.
• Apply crisis intervention and backup plans as required by policy.
• Document communications in the Night Shift Log Book.
• Prepare chart copies, assemble new charts and handle laundry duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Observation skills

Professional conduct

Education

Associate’s degree in behavioral health

Two years related field experience preferred

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Horizons - Bridgeport, CT 06605, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Overnight, SUMMARY

Part time Saturday 12-8 and Sunday 12-8

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Remains awake and alert at all times to tend to needs of the unit and responsibilities of the Night Monitor.
• Performs hourly rounds of the entire unit which includes both the third and fourth floors and conducts rounds at random time frames within each hour and not at fixed intervals.
• Completes head counts and confirms it is in accordance with the current census.
• Ensures the whereabouts of each client through direct observation.
• Acknowledges any and all behavior(s) on the part of any client(s) that is considered inappropriate or a cause for concern.
• Attempts to redirect any clients in a respectful and appropriate manner as needed and offers supportive counseling as deemed necessary.
• Utilizes appropriate methods to provide effective night monitoring which includes video surveillance, random hourly rounds and walk throughs of the unit including both the third and fourth floors to check all bedrooms, corridors, medication room and common rooms (such as laundry room and dining area).
• Utilizes crisis intervention techniques & back-up assistance plans as outline in policy and procedure labeled “Crisis Intervention and Back up Assistance” whenever necessary based on client(s) need and staff assessment.
• Documents necessary communications in Night Shift Log Book.
• Makes chart copies, assembles new charts, makes other copies and completes laundry duties as necessary/assigned.
• Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Minimum of an Associate’s degree in behavioral health and at least two (2) years experience in related field preferred with clients with co-occurring disorders; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of principles and techniques of basic counseling skills, crisis intervention and documentation.
• Understanding of the physical, psychological, social and economic effects of substance abuse, homelessness, medical and mental health disorders.
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with clients, colleagues and supervisors.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to project a professional image.