Safety Monitor ORR

Upbring; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO & paid holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

403(b) Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Gym Memberships

Job summary

A child welfare organization located in Corpus Christi, Texas, is hiring a Safety Monitor responsible for supervising children and ensuring safety measures are followed. The ideal candidate should be at least 21 years old, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and be bilingual in English and Spanish. Responsibilities include monitoring site cameras, supervising children at all times, and adhering to safety policies. This role offers competitive advantages including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to remain calm and exhibit compassion.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (read, write, speak).
• Ability to maintain security equipment.
• Ability to use visual and auditory awareness within the work environment.
• Ability to use good judgement and think quickly and rationally in difficult and stressful situations.
• Ability to remain calm and exhibit compassion.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with basic computer skills, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Monitor site cameras for suspicious activity.
• Supervise Unaccompanied Children (UC) at all times.
• Ensure safety policies are followed.
• Participate in ongoing meetings, conferences, and training programs as required.
• Adhere to all Upbring, ORR standards, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Follow Upbring safety policy.
• Participate in and support safety meetings, training, and goal setting.
• Ensure safe operating conditions within the area of responsibility, such as walking the building premises and checking all doors, vehicles, and outside grounds.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to maintain security equipment

Good judgement in stressful situations

Basic computer skills

Ability to think quickly under stress

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Associate's degree in a human services related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

Join to apply for the Safety Monitor role at Upbring.

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the well‑being of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. Our core values are:

• We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head‑on with unwavering loyalty and passion.
• We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive.
• We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.

Your Mission in Action

The Safety Monitor ensures continuous supervision and accountability by actively monitoring all site cameras. They report any suspicious activity or policy violations that could harm others and work to maintain the safety of both Unaccompanied Children (UC) and staff members.

Responsibilities

• Provide security monitoring by maintaining surveillance systems and ensuring they are always recording.
• Ensure correct dates and times are recorded on the surveillance systems.
• Provide direct supervision of UC and ensure they maintain line‑of‑sight at all times.
• Participate in ongoing meetings, conferences, and training programs as required.
• Adhere to all Upbring, ORR standards, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Follow Upbring safety policy.
• Participate in and support safety meetings, training, and goal setting.
• Ensure safe operating conditions within the area of responsibility, such as walking the building premises and checking all doors, vehicles, and outside grounds.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (read, write, speak).
• Ability to maintain security equipment.
• Ability to use visual and auditory awareness within the work environment.
• Ability to use good judgement and think quickly and rationally in difficult and stressful situations.
• Ability to remain calm and exhibit compassion.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with basic computer skills, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a human services related field.
• 1 year of security monitoring experience.
• 1 year of experience in a childcare or residential care for adolescents.

Perks at Upbring

• Competitive PTO & paid holidays.
• Health, dental, vision insurance & more.
• 403(b) Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounted Gym Memberships.

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• Requires sitting and looking at a computer for long periods of time.
• Works in a child facility and has constant exposure to children.
• Requires frequent standing, walking and time in units/cottages where children reside.
• May lift, push, pull, or move up to 25 lbs.

The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.

Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.