Direct Care Monitor - 3rd 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 observe and support clients, help maintain their safety and well-being, and contribute to their therapeutic progress. The role also includes monitoring medication self-administration, collecting urine samples, administering breathalyzer tests, coordinating client transportation and activities, and providing security for the medical building. The schedule is 3rd shift, 9:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Compensation is $18.00 per hour, plus a $0.50-per-hour shift differential for hours worked between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Employees are eligible for merit increases based on performance reviews and organizational financial performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to respectfully interact with substance abuse clients and form a working therapeutic alliance.
Valid driver’s license in the state of residence and a good driving record.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Ability to work overtime and occasional weekends.
Any and all work experience is encouraged; experience in corrections, security, home health aide (HHA), direct support professional (DSP), caregiving, or substance abuse counseling is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Experience in corrections, as a security guard or security officer, as a home health aide (HHA), as a direct support professional (DSP), as a caregiver, or in substance abuse counseling.

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 client 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 for by Alpharus Health.
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.
Access to online courses offering CEUs and job-related training.
Formal and informal clinical supervision.