What are the responsibilities and job description for the TSH Shift Monitor (FT Hrly) position at Wellmore Behavioral Health?
General Statement Of Responsibilities
The Shift Monitor is responsible for the supervision, safety and overall wellbeing of our clients while engaged at Therapeutic Shelter. The Shift Monitor is part of a multi- disciplinary team that assists our clients to achieve their recovery goals while residing at this Recovery House. The Shift Monitor assists with and oversees the day-to-day residential component of the program. This includes but is not limited to, ensuring a drug free environment, assisting with meal preparation, supervising Self- Administration of medication process and other programming. As a Shift Monitor, individuals will remain awake on all shifts.
Examples Of Responsibilities
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED is required. Experience working with cases similar to those served and working in a Residential setting is preferred. Training preferred on the following topics; Treatment Criteria for Addictive, Substance-Related, and Co-Occurring Conditions (ASAM), Co-occurring disorders, including prevalence, signs/symptoms, assessment, treatment and the impact of one’s own attitudes/beliefs on the delivery of services and the use of naloxone in response to an opioid overdose.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record is required and must be CPR and First Aid Certified.
The Shift Monitor is responsible for the supervision, safety and overall wellbeing of our clients while engaged at Therapeutic Shelter. The Shift Monitor is part of a multi- disciplinary team that assists our clients to achieve their recovery goals while residing at this Recovery House. The Shift Monitor assists with and oversees the day-to-day residential component of the program. This includes but is not limited to, ensuring a drug free environment, assisting with meal preparation, supervising Self- Administration of medication process and other programming. As a Shift Monitor, individuals will remain awake on all shifts.
Examples Of Responsibilities
- Supervises clients throughout the shift to ensure client safety. Including client counts, supervised smoke breaks and client down time.
- Responsible for supervision of Self- Administration of Medication process, under the guidance of the Medical Director. Assist in ensuring client’s medication and medication room policies and protocols are followed at all times.
- Provide transportation for clients in company car as scheduled to ensure safety and compliance with medical appointments, connection to community resources and basic needs. Supervision of clients off site during these trips and appointments as appropriate.
- Responsible for completing shift notes, documenting events that took place on shift and observation of client’s behavior and symptoms. May be responsible for completing incident reports as necessary.
- Complete Supervised Drug Screens, utilizing a trauma informed approach. Documentation of these screens and communicate concerns to the clinical and medical team.
- Assist clients in completing their assigned chores on a daily basis, including assisting clients with meal prep for themselves and the house, ensuring that all regulations of The Department of Public Health are followed.
- Complete random room searches, room checks and bag searches when clients return from community passes or outside appointments to ensure client safety and compliance with program policies and protocols.
- Participate in supervision, team meetings, agency committees and work groups as assigned by management. May be required to participate in trainings (both on site and off site) as determined by the Director of Residential Services and/or Vice President of Adult Services.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED is required. Experience working with cases similar to those served and working in a Residential setting is preferred. Training preferred on the following topics; Treatment Criteria for Addictive, Substance-Related, and Co-Occurring Conditions (ASAM), Co-occurring disorders, including prevalence, signs/symptoms, assessment, treatment and the impact of one’s own attitudes/beliefs on the delivery of services and the use of naloxone in response to an opioid overdose.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record is required and must be CPR and First Aid Certified.