Overview Join our dedicated team as a House Monitor and play a vital role in creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for veteran residents. In this dynamic position, you will oversee daily operations within residential settings, ensuring safety protocols are followed, providing crisis intervention when needed, and fostering positive social interactions. Your energetic approach and strong communication skills will help promote stability and well-being for individuals under your care. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while developing valuable skills in social work, behavioral health, and conflict management. This position's weekly hours are: Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Responsibilities Supervise residents to ensure safety, proper behavior management, and adherence to house rules Respond promptly to emergencies or behavioral crises with effective crisis intervention techniques Conduct intake assessments Monitor security by controlling access points, conducting routine patrols, and reporting any suspicious activity Facilitate communication between residents and staff to ensure coordinated care Qualifications Supervising experience in residential settings preferred Strong crisis intervention skills with the ability to handle conflicts calmly and effectively Knowledge of addiction counseling, behavioral health practices, and social work principles preferred Excellent communication skills for engaging with residents, families, and team members Ability to perform first aid and respond appropriately in emergency situations Familiarity with data collection, filing systems, and basic administrative tasks such as data entry and record keeping Experience with Microsoft 365 preferred Duties and responsibilities Supervision of resident activities for two Middletown locations 1. Ensures assigned chores are completed by residents. 2. Ensures accessibility to food storage pantry, if necessary. 3. Ensures curfew and other house rules are enforced. 4. Ensures support is provided to residents and makes appropriate referrals. 5. Performs safety and security checks are performed at designated times. 6. Performs bed checks at designated times. 7. Performs bedroom checks to assure cleanliness and organization. 8. Transports residents to approved appointments and destinations, reports any passenger rule violations or incidents. 9. Assist with daily incoming donations and visitors 10. Communicates with the Deputy Director, Operations Manager and Case Manager regarding resident observations or issues as necessary. 11. Assists Deputy Director, Operations Manager and Case Manager as requested. 12. Proactively reports pending resident issues to Operations Supervisor. 13. Performs intake duties (search belongings, ensure all cloth is washed, ensures all cloth is placed in bed bug system, give tour of facility, etc.) 14. Conduct urine analysis and breathalyzer tests as needed or as directed. 15. Conduct contraband checks as needed or as directed. 16. Monitor food pantry and storage. 17. Records events promptly, accurately, and clearly in log book. 18. Ensures residents utilize sign in/out procedures. 19. Ensures that residents follow emergency procedures in case of an emergency. 20. Conducts a daily check of the facility to ensure unnecessary lights are off, all appliances are turned off and windows and doors are secure. 21. When directed, conducts training of new HM 22. Documents training of HM 23. Provides feedback to the Operations Supervisor regarding training of new HM 1. Models appropriate behavior. 2. Represents shelter in a positive manner when greeting visitors, board members, etc. 3. Observes professional guidelines. 4. Contributes observations and ideas for improving policies and procedures pertaining to the daily operation of the shelter.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Personnel employed at The Brian Conley Veterans Resiliency Center are required to perform physical demands associated with their job. Some specific requirements include but are not limited to the following:

Reaching:

Able to extend hand(s) and/or arm(s) in any direction.

Standing:

Able to stand for prolonged periods of time.

Sitting:

Have the ability to remain in a seated position for a prolonged period of time.

Walking:

Ability to move about to accomplish assigned tasks. Must be able to climb stairs to 2nd and 3rd floors.

Use of finger:

Able to pick, pinch, type or otherwise work, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm, as in handling.

Grasping:

Able to apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palms.

Talking:

Able to express or exchange ideas by the means of spoken word. Those activities which detailed or important spoken instruction must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.

Hearing:

Able to perceive the nature of sounds with or without correction. The ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.

Repetitive Motions:

Ability to move wrist, hands, and/or fingers in a repetitive motion.

Writing:

Able to complete documentation by the means of the written words. Clearly and accurately.

Lifting:

Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds. Able to climb stairs Must have a valid driver's license. This role is essential for maintaining a safe environment where residents can thrive. If you are energetic, compassionate, detail-oriented, and eager to support others through effective supervision and crisis management, we encourage you to apply!

Pay:

$15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person