Direct Care Monitor - 2nd Shift

Alpharus Health•Humble, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Alpharus Health is hiring a Direct Care Monitor for its Atascocita residential correctional center in Humble, Texas. The facility provides substance use treatment for court-ordered clients in a structured, secure setting. Direct Care Monitors observe and support clients, promote their safety and well-being, and help them work toward therapeutic goals. They also contribute observations to treatment decisions and support treatment plans through coordination of transportation and client activities. The schedule is 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM, five days per week, and may include weekends. Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required. Compensation is $18.00 per hour, with a $0.50-per-hour shift differential for work between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Annual performance reviews may result in merit increases based on employee and organizational performance.

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.
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 regularly.
Ability to respond to telephones and pages, and hear and detect alarms and unusual noises.

Nice To Haves

Any and all work experience is encouraged; experience in corrections, security guard or officer work, home health aide (HHA), direct support professional (DSP), caregiving, or substance abuse counseling is a plus.

Responsibilities

Monitor and observe clients, ensure their safety and well-being, and provide motivational support and guidance toward therapeutic goals.
Report client observations and contribute to treatment decisions concerning therapy, discipline, and privileges.
Monitor clients during medication self-administration.
Collect urine samples for laboratory screening and administer breathalyzer tests to detect alcohol use.
Support treatment plans by scheduling and coordinating client transportation and assisting with planning interactive client 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 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.
Formal and informal clinical supervision.