Community Residence Monitor
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Program Director and Shift Supervisor, the Community Residence Monitor (CRM) has the responsibility of providing residents with the highest quality care within a therapeutic environment. The CRM is responsible to ensure patient safety and programmatic compliance with facility rules. This individual must demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide appropriate care based on the assigned unit. This CRM will adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations set forth by New York State Office of Mental Health and Acacia Network to ensure resident safety and program compliance. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities as defined by the ADA to perform the essential functions of the job.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED required, Associate Degree preferred.
- One (1) year of experience in Human Services or Behavioral Health preferred.
- Significant desire to work with people struggling with a mental illness to help them improve their lives.
- Positive attitude with excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work well within a team and to contribute positively.
- Excellent documentation skills and follow protocol.
- Comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment.
Responsibilities
- Provides assertiveness and self-advocacy training designed to promote residents’ ability to make life changes and increase self-awareness.
- Assist residents with developing daily living skills.
- Report incidents as needed while remaining calm and in compliance with the organization’s Incident Reporting Policy.
- Monitor all client activity in common areas.
- Conduct floor checks.
- Assist in the development of social skills intended to diminish tendencies towards isolation and withdrawal.
- Maintain and develop work-related knowledge and skills through continuous learning activities, attendance at in-services and workshops, industry seminars and conferences, speaker series, etc.
- Provide support in the following areas: selection and/or preparation of food, cleaning and washing clothes, maintenance of environment.
- Meal preparation on weekends and on weekdays in the absence of the cook.
- Medication Monitoring.
- Escort clients on appointments within the community via agency and public transportation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision coverage
- generous paid time off
- vacation days
- paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
