What are the responsibilities and job description for the Monitor position at Old Colony YMCA?
The Monitor is responsible and accountable for monitoring Center participants and for maintaining a safe and secure environment. S/he will ensure that participants enter and exit the Center in an appropriate manner and remain in assigned areas. S/he will be responsible for monitoring and collecting urine drug screens from participants. The Monitor will reflect and display the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Job Function:
Program/Department Responsibility:
-Supervise and monitor participants in all phases of daily routines including break periods.
-Monitor all educational and clinical classes/groups.
-Take accurate attendance of all participants.
-Maintain accurate communication log entries.
-Collection and documentation of urine screens.
-Write incident reports as needed and communicate concerns to program management.
-Provide transportation in assigned program vehicle when required.
-Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings and trainings as directed.
-Prevent crisis situations from escalating by intervening and counseling participants.
-Provide support and assistance in any crisis situation.
-Maintain work schedule as directed.
-Other duties as assigned or directed by supervisor(s).
Qualifications:
-Associates Degree preferred.
-Minimum of two years’ experience working in the criminal justice field.
-Must be able to work one evening per week and some weekends. Must cover additional shifts as needed.
-Must have a valid driver’s license.
-Must have visual and auditory acuity in order to maintain security of the center.
-Must be able to sit, stand and walk during the work day.
-Must submit and pass drug testing upon hire.
-Computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams).