Residential Re-entry Monitor

Job Summary: The Residential Re-Entry Monitor is responsible for monitoring the functional operation of the residential program and facility in accordance with VOA-TX policies and procedures and sponsoring agency requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains the overall security and operational control of the assigned facility.
• Maintains chronological written records of events that occur during the shift.
• Monitors client movements inside and outside the facility.
• Controls contraband in facility through general observation, facility searches, and client searches.
• Ensures facility cleanliness by assigning and monitoring client work, morning duty, and extra duty assignments.
• Observes client behavior and reports to the Lead RRM or supervisor in a timely manner any situations that are irregular or exceptional.
• Obtains urine specimens and breath samples to monitor client substance usage.
• Performs partial intake on new clients.
• Makes periodic tours of the facility and the grounds to ensure high level of security by observation and corrective action, if necessary.
• Monitors number of clients and their activities, including visitor activities.
• Ensures clients observe all fire and other safety measures and conducts monthly fire drills.
• Secures and inventories personal possessions of clients who leave the facility.
• Assists clients with short-term coping and problem solving.
• Assists in the serving of meals as appropriate.
• Monitors main and secondary entrances to the facility and answers telephones.
• Ensures compliance with VOA-TX policies and procedures, standard operating procedures, and sponsoring agency requirements.
• Assists supervisor with budget control activities, e.g., conserving resources, reducing utilities cost, avoiding waste, reducing overtime, etc.
• Monitors, observes, and records client self-administration of medication.
• Assists clients in the utilization of public transportation and transports clients in agency vehicles to and from scheduled activities as assigned.
• Promotes an organizational culture that fosters passion for the mission, cooperation, open and frequent communication, teamwork, and is in alignment with the organizational vision.
• Attends all required meetings and trainings.
• Requires regular attendance and punctuality during the scheduled shift to perform the above essential functions.
• Performs other duties and special assignments as directed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have direct organizational supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER

• Time commitment:

• 40 Hours per week (average) for full-time

• Mandatory overtime may be required

• Must be willing to remain past shift on occasions if replacement coverage has not arrived

• If driving on VOATX business:

• MVR background check (good driving record)

• Valid Texas driver's license

• Criminal background check

• Approval from BOP to work with Federal clients, if applicable

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must successfully complete any required training and acquire any required certifications within prescribed timeframes. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of basic computer functions.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed records
• Able to respect and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust, and treats people with respect
• Ability to interact with staff members and community contacts
• Demonstrates ability to work with multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrates high degree of integrity and ethical standards
• Upholds organizational values

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent. Experience in a residential setting is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Texas Drivers' License, clear MVR and ability to be insured.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.