Residential Monitor (46669)

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for monitoring clients of the residential facility to ensure client safety and the program's integrity; assisting with daily living; facilitating recreational activities; and completing facility documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains a residential environment which promotes positive resident growth and the achievement of treatment goals, in a manner that meets quality requirements set by the Agency and that is within the limits of services permitted by position and scope of practice:
  • Assists in designing and participating in resident activities.
  • Assists in identifying resident treatment needs and providing appropriate interventions and interactions as directed by supervisor.
  • Facilitates therapeutic activities.
  • Reinforces residents’ orientation to house rules, safety procedures, and household environment.
  • Utilize the residential plans of care for each resident.
  • Monitors the provision of self-assisted medication.
  • Monitors each client’s general health status.
  • Ensures that the facilities are always pleasant, and that they meet the cleanliness standards of Ohio MHAS and TCN standards.
  • Respects and protects the clients’ rights.
  • Complete all safety procedures and drills in strict accordance with Agency schedules and standards.
  • Transport clients as needed, using company vehicles, and/or personal vehicles, pending approval from TCN’s driving-check agency.
  • Accompany clients to various locations, ensuring continuous monitoring throughout their activities. This includes accompanying clients into stores, appointments, waiting rooms, support meetings, and other relevant locations.
  • Thoroughly reads, comprehends, and consistently enforces all client rules without exception. Escalates any violations to supervisor.
• Reports daily activities and other pertinent information.
  • Completes documentation of client progress and activities in residential charts and in daily shift reports.
  • Assists in the preparation of facility summary reports.
  • Engages in ongoing communication with community support personnel, supervisors, and other pertinent clinicians to relay information and updates.
  • Handles crises situations, as needed, calmly and effectively.
  • Mediates conflict among residents as needed, promoting a respectful and peaceful living environment.
  • Maintains open communication with clients, staff, and other stakeholders.
  • Demonstrates a level of alertness, approachability, availability, and readiness.
• Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies, complying with all behavioral and ethical expectations.
• Completes all agency-required training, including client rights and grievances, safety training, infection control, etc.
• Demonstrates and supports the company core values TCN C.A.R.E.S. “Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Empathy, Service”
• Develops and maintains positive collaboration with other social service agencies serving clients.
• Maintains knowledge and familiarity with referral sources within the community.
• All other residential/recovery housing duties as assigned.

 Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience: Some experience working with substance abuse and mental health populations is preferred; demonstrated competencies required.
• Certification: CPR; First Aid; De-escalation; Medication Monitoring, CDCA/SWA preferred.
• Other: Valid OH driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance; meet ODADAS licensure and certification requirements; demonstrated competencies for working with persons with substance use and/or mental health disorders.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Safety rules and procedures, Agency policies and procedures, local area and resources, daily living tasks and skills, documentation requirements, crisis management, empathy and compassion, and ethical conduct.

Skills:

• Capacity to perform duties effectively under potential emotional stress and conflict situations.
• Proficiency in utilizing basic computer skills and office equipment for documentation and communication purposes.
• Practice of a client-focused approach, demonstrating active listening skills, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and leadership abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including directing and demonstrating activities of daily living, i.e., cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.
• operating basic household appliances and tools.

Abilities:

• Willingness and physical capability to engage in activities are essential to meet the fundamental needs of individuals served. This includes occasional assistance in relocating individuals to new living situations, aiding with shopping, and instructing daily living skills, as necessary.
• Lifting to 25 pounds, standing, bending, stooping, writing legibly or using computer, ability to read, and communicate information clearly, ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions, and ability to remain patient and understanding when working with individuals in various stages of recovery.

Salary : $16 - $17