What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Monitor position at The Jude House?
Residential Monitor:
As a Jude House employee, you can take pride in helping our patients on their road of recovery. The Monitor works closely with patients in our 24/7 program. The Monitor implements the rules that are mandated and in accordance with JHI Policy/Procedures. Primary responsibility is to afford support to the patients that will ensure their safety; enforce emergency plans/safety practices; comply with the health service policies/ procedures. Provide direction and guidance that will assist patients to align with the rules and guidelines of JHI.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the position, the candidate must have a high school diploma, one-year residential addiction treatment or security experience preferred. Has experience dealing with addicts in rehabilitation preferred.
LICENSURE: Valid Driver’s License and proof of insurance required. CPR/First Aide or ability to obtain required. Medication Certification and/or CNA Certification preferred.
CONDITIONS: The new hire Residential Monitor will observe a ninety (90) day introductory period. With a satisfactory criteria-based performance evaluation, the Residential Monitor will advance to a regular employee status. If the evaluation is not satisfactory, the Residential Monitor may be terminated.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Proficient in MS Office;
- Has experience dealing with high volume demands;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong organizational and planning skills;
- Ability to understand rehabilitation process for persons with chemical dependencies and criminal backgrounds;
- Able to function as a team member;
- Be a good role model through actions, demeanor and appearance;
- Possess organizational skills;
- Experience with facilitating information to groups of 100 or less;
- Knowledge of or ability to learn functionality of office equipment;
- Administrative skills;
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work;
- Ability to utilize the Decision-Making Process.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with employees, clients, and outside agencies required.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts in the preparation of reports and data is required.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to prioritize and meet established deadlines; demonstrate proper professional judgment and discretion as well as an ability to exercise a “sense of the appropriate” required. Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts regarding employee issues and to prioritize the needs of the client(s) and organization.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Will work in a clean, well-lighted office environment. The job requires sitting approximately 20% of the time and walking or standing approximately 70% of the time. It requires lifting and carrying documents weighing up to 20lbs approximately 10% of the time and requires occasional bending and reaching. Occasional travel may be required via ground transportation.
PROFESSIONALISM/ACCOUNTABILITY: Meets annual regulatory and training requirements according to standards and policy. Demonstrates dependability. Accepts responsibility for own actions and practices. Aligns own work with organizational goals. Respects the ideas, opinions and privacy of all individuals. Maintains confidentiality and follows ethical standards.
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE!!:
- Salary based on experience.
- Paid Health, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability.
- Paid Vacation, PTO, and Sick leave, your birthday, and major holiday’s, including the day after Thanksgiving.
- Dental and Vision coverage offered.