Monitor I Part Time

Turning Point of Central California Inc. was founded in 1970. For over 50 years now we have been transforming lives across the state of California. From Mental Health to Community Corrections Childrens Services Housing Programs Recovery Services Substance Abuse Disorders & more; we serve people in need. Our desire is to see individuals reach their full potential and create lasting change that will stand the test of time.

This job post will expire after 10 days.

JOB SUMMARY

The VRC Monitor I reports to the Program Director that oversees the position and is primarily responsible for contributing to a supportive safe recovery environment. The Monitor I role is to maintain client safety and support client recovery by providing clients with guidance on program expectations and available resources in a licensed residential program for Substance Use Disorder treatment.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide constant and vigilant supervision and monitoring of all residents
2. Monitor resident compliance with program guidelines rules schedules and chore assignments.
3. Be professional attentive and responsive to calls emails or individuals entering and exiting the facility and maintain accurate records of resident arrivals and departures utilizing the appropriate forms.
4. Conduct and document frequent rounds and checks of all areas occupied by residents including the facility perimeter to observe behavior confirm resident count check on residents well-being and identify maintenance safety or security issues at prescribed random intervals.
5. Generate timely accurate and detailed records of resident incidents interactions behavior progress risks or potential concerns.
6. Act as a resource for residents offering guidance on program expectations and available community resources to support residents throughout their treatment and recovery.
7. Communicate share insights collaborate and work closely with other team members to provide updates on residents to ensure supervision is coordinated and effective.
8. Maintain confidentiality respect the confidential nature of conversations with residents and adhere to professional ethics and legal guidelines.
9. Develop and maintain respectful and empathetic professional relationships and establish and maintain clear professional boundaries.
10. Use active listening techniques to understand residents needs and respond appropriately.
11. Remain flexible and adaptable to changes in workload and assignments.
12. Administer urine or oral swab specimen collection tests for resident drug screens and process specimens using approved procedures. Ability to be a resource for other staff performing urine specimen collection processing and documentation.
13. Conduct routine resident security screening and searches including personal property rooms vehicles and body scans. Ability to be a resource for other staff performing searches.
14. Monitor the video surveillance system.
15. Available as a resource for monitors to provide on-the-job guidance and support as needed.
16. Provide clerical support with ordering supplies filing and other general office duties as needed.
17. Conduct inspections of the company vehicle to maintain operational safety standards complete vehicle reports and address any vehicle maintenance or repair needs.
18. Assist with client intakes and orientation for new clients including a tour of the facility review of the resident guidelines services activities group schedule and completion of intake forms.
19. Will think and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
20. Will drive on agency business including transporting residents in a company vehicle.
21. Physical presence at the program is required.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Two (2) years of experience in a monitor position or working in a Substance Use Disorder Residential Treatment Facility or equivalent education in substance use disorder treatment or a related field is preferred.
3. Ability to work with individuals and staff members of diverse cultural backgrounds.
4. Ability to read and write in English at a level sufficient to successfully perform required duties.
5. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
6. Current CPR/First Aid Certification is preferred.
7. Physical presence at the worksite is required.
8. Ability to generate timely legibly accurate and appropriate documentation of communications behaviors and routine facility events as they occur.
9. Basic computer skills in Office 365 Teams Zoom and other communication/meeting platforms.
10. Ability to make informed and ethical decisions in complex and sensitive situations.
11. Must maintain good relationships with current future and past employees co-workers vendors third-party administrators and others with whom the Agency is transacting business and relate to them in a professional manner.
12. Must complete assigned training hours on an annual basis.
13. Possess a valid drivers license and have access to a dependable means of transportation that is properly insured and operated in accordance with all laws. Agency insurer authorization is required.
14. Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
15. Ability to pass a pre-employment physical drug screen and TB test.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Pay Range: Class 105 ($17.14 - $21.68/hour)
• On the job training including paid professional development and career development
• Rewarding work environment with excellent opportunities for career growth
• Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve
• Family-oriented environment
• Mileage reimbursement for travel

We are a diverse inclusive and equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry national origin religion creed age (40) disability status sex gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression medical condition genetic information marital status protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Turning Point of Central California Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check if Turning Point of Central California Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction provide mitigating evidence or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.