Direct Care Monitor - 1st Shift

Alpharus Health•Humble, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Alpharus Health is hiring a Direct Care Monitor at its Atascocita residential correctional center in Humble, Texas. The facility provides substance use treatment for court-ordered clients in a structured, secure environment. Direct Care Monitors help support clients’ safety, well-being, and therapeutic goals through observation, guidance, and coordination with the treatment team. The schedule is 5:30 AM–2:00 PM, five days per week, and may include weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license in the state of residence and a good driving record.
Ability to respectfully interact with substance abuse clients and form a working therapeutic alliance.
Ability to work overtime and occasional weekends.
Physical ability to walk or move about facilities for up to two hours at a time to monitor and interact with clients.
Ability to speak with others to exchange information and provide support.
Ability to proofread and check documents and files for accuracy on a regular basis.
Ability to respond to telephones and pages, and hear and detect alarms and unusual noises.

Nice To Haves

Experience in corrections, as a security guard or security officer, as a home health aide (HHA), direct support professional (DSP), caregiver, or substance abuse counselor is a plus; any and all work experience is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Monitor and observe clients to ensure their safety and well-being, and provide motivational support and guidance toward therapeutic goals.
Report client observations and contribute to treatment decisions involving therapy, discipline, and privileges.
Monitor clients during medication self-administration.
Collect urine samples for laboratory screening and administer breathalyzers to detect alcohol use.
Support treatment plans by scheduling and coordinating client transportation and helping plan client interactive events.
Provide security for the medical building.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums.
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.
403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance, and life and AD&D insurance paid for by Alpharus.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
18 paid time off days per year, with accrual rates increasing with years of service.
9 paid company holidays.
Training and development programs.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
eLearning access to online courses providing CEUs and job-related training.
Clinical supervision, including formal and informal guidance.
Annual reviews including merit increases.