Resident Monitor

Dismas Charities Inc; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Dismas Charities Inc in Lexington, KY seeks an entry-level Resident Monitors position in social services. You will monitor custody, security, and maintenance of the facility and residents, under supervision.

This role requires a High School diploma, one year paid experience, and you must identify as Female due to contract obligations. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week with 2nd shift on Sundays through Thursday, with weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work with individuals and groups in routine and emergencies.
• One year of paid work experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents and ensure accountability within the facility and community.
• Assist counselors with resident programming and monitoring activities.
• Conduct internal and external inspections to maintain health and safety.
• Follow procedures and policies outlined in manuals; emergency drills and life safety knowledge.
• Work schedule flexibility to staff the center; may be reassigned or attend off-site meetings.
• Maintain sanitation and general housekeeping.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Skills

Observational skills

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOIN DISMAS and work for one of the nation's largest not-for-profit providers specializing in community-based adult re-entry programs. Dismas Charities provides quality, cost-effective, community-based residential and non-residential supervision and treatment services. ENJOY meaningful work, indoor work environment, competitive pay, and benefits. Do work that POSITIVELY IMPACTS your community, assisting individuals to heal so they can once again be productive and responsible citizens.

This entry-level residential re-entry position in social services earns a competitive wage of $22.84. We also offer dental and vision benefits for all relief employees. If this sounds like the right opportunity in human services for you.

Summary:

Monitors the custody, security, control, and maintenance of the facility and residents.

Due to contractual obligations, applicants must identify as a Female for this position.

Shift Schedule: This is a full-time position 40 hours per week ****(variable as needed)

• 2nd Shift, Weekends, holidays falling on weekends
• Sunday - Thursday 3:30pm - 12:00am

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors Residents - Observes, documents, and ensures the accountability of all residents while within the facility and in the community by enforcing all rules, responsibilities, and restrictions assigned to residents. A Resident Monitor also provides control and documentation of transactions regarding all money, subsistence, medications, first-aid supplies, mail, visitors, accountability checks, and telephone calls.
• Assists with managing program services - Assists and supports Counselors with resident programming that may include but not be limited to installing electronic monitoring equipment, visiting residents in their homes and places of employment, and providing alcohol and urine surveillance testing.
• Monitors Facility - Conducts and documents scheduled internal and external inspections of the premises to maintain the residents' health, safety, and accountability. Ensures physical plant safety/sanitation standards are maintained.
• Maintains Working Knowledge and follows all Procedures and Policies - Outlined in the Statement of Work, Physical Plant, and Operations Manuals. Proficiency in knowledge and operations of emergency drills, life safety, facility sanitation, escapes, and unusual occurrence procedures.
• Work Schedule - In the event of a work stoppage, work the hours necessary to staff the center. Will accept reassigned shifts without advanced notice. Attend and participate in all required appointments/meetings. Some meetings/appointments may be scheduled off-site.
• Sanitation - Responsible for general housekeeping of the center, including dusting, polishing, vacuuming, and emptying trash.
• Other - Additional duties may be assigned by the Director. These Programs operate with the understanding that the Federal or State Contracting Authority and/or Executive Management has the right to modify their operating standards, to include staffing requirements and qualifications, as needed, to ensure the quality and continuation of services. These changes may affect your qualifications for continued employment in this specific job category or classification.

Education and/or Experience

- Possess a High School diploma or equivalent and demonstrated ability to work with individuals and groups in both routine and emergencies. Must have one year of paid work experience.