Job Details

Summary/Objective

The Resident Monitor is responsible for ensuring safety and well-being of clients by providing direct supervision of clients through the implementation of the treatment program.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and stability of treatment environment. Immediately reports to Shift Supervisor any situations or circumstances which may compromise the integrity of treatment effectiveness and the therapeutic environment
• Assist clients in recognizing and managing their emotions and thought processes, as well as providing insight on the application of all programming to client’s recovery
• Make timely referrals to clinical staff when clients do not appear to be responding positively to routine interventions
• Routinely and frequently observes, records and reports client behavior
• Communicate with clinical staff as necessary to implement treatment program
• Transport clients, as needed
• Supervise self-medication of clients and ensures proper medication tracking and documentation, as needed
• Monitor ingress and egress of clients and visitors
• Conduct various counts of clients
• Work directly with staff to coordinate program security, order and corrective actions
• Assist in other tasks, as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to maintain organization and control of client population and environment
• Excellent people skills and communication techniques
• Must perform duties consistent with confidentiality guidelines
• Customer service orientation
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Clear criminal history