House Monitor-South Point (Weekends)

Hometown Recovery & Counseling•Upper Township, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position focuses on making sure our clients are living in a safe environment, attending meetings, when possible, giving advice and lending an empathetic/sympathetic ear to them. Our clients are always our #1 priority, keeping them safe, even if that means from themselves. This position works from 8pm-8am on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Requirements

Must submit a driving abstract upon acceptance of employment.
Must alert facility staff of any traffic violations accrued during employment within five business days of occurrence.
Must never search a room alone.
Must remain professional at all times.
Must have a photo ID and proof of automobile insurance when picking up a client.
Must have a Release of Information on file for said client, if not, one must be filled out at the time of pickup.
Must stay calm during client interactions.
Must verify the medication, the frequency of the medication, and verify the pill count is correct before and after medication is dispensed.
Must never allow clients to use personal cellular phones.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Sober Living
Clean driving record
CPR and/or first aid certified

Responsibilities

Client counts hourly, all clients must be accounted for even if they are not in the facility.
Maintain a professional demeanor while at work and out with a client.
Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to receive shift report.
Complete a Shift Log for each shift worked.
Drive company vehicles and transport clients.
Submit a driving abstract upon acceptance of employment.
Alert facility staff of any traffic violations accrued during employment within five business days of occurrence.
Search rooms on a weekly basis, never alone. If 2 staff members are available, the whole room may be searched. If only one staff member is available to search, bring clients in one at a time and have them present while searching only that client’s possessions.
Perform random urine screenings of clients, entering the restroom with client and staying present during the collection process.
Remain diligent with the rules of the facility.
Meet face to face with the responsible party picking up the client for passes, verify pass information matches the person picking up the client.
Make a copy of the responsible party's photo ID and proof of automobile insurance for the client's file.
Ensure the responsible party has a Release of Information on file for the client, or have one filled out.
Verify with client what time they are to return from pass, and contact supervisor if they do not return on time.
Ensure clients are accounted for hourly throughout the night, going into each room and verifying clients are present (3rd Shift).
Responsible for doing facility laundry, towels and washcloths (3rd Shift).
Assist in self-administration of medications for clients, ensuring only one client is present at a time.
Verify medication logs, verify medication, frequency, and pill count before and after medication is dispensed.
Never allow clients to use personal cellular phones.