What are the responsibilities and job description for the THS Site Checker position at Genesis / Matt Talbot / Horizon?
Genesis Behavioral Services, Inc., sister-company of Matt Talbot Recovery Services, Inc. is now hiring for part-time Transitional Living Monitors (Site Checkers) to work flexible hours (approximately 1-3 hours per day, 7-21 hours per week) at our Transitional Living Properties located throughout the State of Wisconsin.
- Perform assigned site checks per week at designated THS location(s). These checks may be split between multiple staff members per location.
- Site checks to include the following:
- Complete inspection of the physical space to ensure residents are in compliance with House Rules and Extended Supervision terms set by the Department of Corrections (DOC); including verifying they are within property limits, performing household maintenance, participating in lawn care and snow removal responsibilities, visitation policies, non-possession of contraband and maintenance of a drug, alcohol, and crime-free living environment.
- Ensure appropriate supplies are stocked.
- Create electronic reports based on observations for each site check (see details below).
- Meet with Program Director on a regular basis via phone, video conferencing, or in-person to report on the on-going TLP operations at given location(s).
- Complete required documentation, which includes:
- Incident reports on all program rule or law violations.
- Record daily summaries of resident interactions, resident consequences issued, suicide watch and related issues in communication log.
- Complete site check log each day to include exact time of all site checks and whether there was face-to-face contact with the offender(s) during each checks
- Maintain thorough knowledge of offender(s) criminal, family, mental health, employment, and substance abuse histories in order to assist in comprehensive supervision within the community.
- Assist Director in ensuring residents are maintaining sufficient food items for three meals per day.
Collect, inventory, and secure property of residents who are unsuccessfully discharged within 24 hours of such discharge.
- Hold accountability to TLP Director. Supervision is ongoing and occurs through individual consultations, in services, departmental meetings, and as-needed when requested by the DOC.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
Since 1966, Genesis Behavioral Services, Inc. has been providing housing and residential services to clients with mental health, substance abuse, and/or criminal backgrounds throughout the state of Wisconsin. Our philosophy advocates all men and women are endowed with an inherent dignity and inalienable right right to pursue life, liberty, and happiness. Our mission is to restore these pursuits to those who have lost their way due to the abuse of drugs and/or alcohol. Our programs provide both individual and group counseling, family education, pre-entry and after-care support groups, and life-building skills, presented within a positive, supportive environment. Our goal is to help each individual achieve and maintain sobriety and wellness and find a meaningful place in society.