Residential Monitor - PD (58413)

Recovery Network Of Programs; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Recovery Network Of Programs in Bridgeport, CT, is seeking a Night Monitor to ensure the safety and whereabouts of clients at Tina Klem Serenity House. The role involves monitoring through rounds, documenting behaviors, and providing support as needed.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate’s degree in behavioral health and experience with clients facing co-occurring disorders. A valid CT driver’s license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in behavioral health care and at least two years experience.
• Knowledge of counseling techniques and crisis intervention.
• Understanding of effects of substance abuse and mental health disorders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clients overnight to ensure safety and respond to needs.
• Conduct rounds and check all areas of the facility.
• Document behaviors and significant issues in client charts.

Skills

Basic counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Documenting client behavior

Excellent communication

Education

Associate's degree in behavioral health care

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Men's Recovery House - Grant St - Bridgeport, CT 06610

SUMMARY

In accordance with RNP’s Mission Statement, Philosophy of Client Care, and Code of Ethics as stated in the Personnel Policies and under the supervision of the Program Director, provides night monitoring at Tina Klem Serenity House to ensure the safety and whereabouts of all persons served and to respond to any needs should the need arise by performing the following duties:

Hours

Per Diem – as needed to cover 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 12:00 am, & 12:00 am - 8:00 am shifts.

Core Functions

• Remain awake and alert at all times to tend to the needs of the program and responsibilities of the Night Monitor.
• Utilize appropriate methods of effective night monitoring, which include rounds and walk-throughs of the building scheduled to check all bedrooms, bathrooms, and common areas (laundry room, kitchen, living room, dining area).
• Complete headcounts and confirm in accordance with the current census.
• Acknowledge and document any and all behaviors on the part of any person served that is considered inappropriate or a cause for concern.
• Attempt to redirect any person served in a respectful and appropriate manner as needed and offer supportive counseling as deemed necessary.
• Utilize crisis intervention techniques and contingency plans whenever necessary, based on the person served’s needs and staff assessment.
• Document significant medical, psychological, and social issues in the person served's charts, and communication issues in the Communication Log.
• Submit timely incident reports as established by RNP Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in personal and professional training and development activities to remain current with standards and best practice techniques.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in behavioral health care and at least two (2) years experience in a related field preferred with clients with co-occurring disorders or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of the 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 confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with clients, colleagues and supervisors.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to project a professional image.

Certificates and Licenses

• Incumbents may be encouraged to secure professional certification (e.g., CAC and/or SCCD).
• A valid CT driver’s license is required.
• A CPR certification is required, or it must be obtained within the 90‑day probationary period.