MH Shift Monitor (FT Hrly)

Wellmore Behavioral Health•Waterbury, CT

58d•$19 - $19

About The Position

The Shift Monitor is responsible for the supervision, safety and overall wellbeing of our clients while engaged at The Morris House. The Shift Monitor is part of a multi- disciplinary team that assists our clients to achieve their recovery goals while residing at this Recovery House. The Shift Monitor assists with and oversees the day-to-day residential component of the program. This includes but is not limited to, ensuring a drug free environment, assisting with meal preparation, supervising Self- Administration of medication process and other programming. As a Shift Monitor, individuals will remain awake on all shifts. This is a Second Shift position from 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to develop positive working relationships with our clients and must abide by the Code of Ethics.
Individuals must act as a positive role model to our clients.
Must demonstrate computer competency in Windows and Outlook with ability to quickly learn and accurately maintain agency-specific electronic files.
Must display willingness and ability to adapt to new situations and challenges.
Must consistently maintain a pleasant, professional attitude.
Must demonstrate an ability to exercise exceptional judgment and deliver meet high standards of customer service.
Must exhibit initiative and accept accountability for tasks.
Must demonstrate and ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including coverage for co-workers during vacations, illness. Including day, evening and weekend hours as needed.
Must be able to work mandated shifts due to staff shortage, weather, or emergent events.
High School Diploma or GED is required.
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record, reliable transportation and auto insurance is required and must be CPR and First Aid Certified.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with cases similar to those served and working in a Residential setting is preferred.
Training preferred on the following topics; Treatment Criteria for Addictive, Substance-Related, and Co-Occurring Conditions (ASAM), Co-occurring disorders, including prevalence, signs/symptoms, assessment, treatment and the impact of one’s own attitudes/beliefs on the delivery of services and the use of naloxone in response to an opioid overdose.

Responsibilities

Supervises clients throughout the shift to ensure client safety. Including client counts, supervised smoke breaks and client down time.
Responsible for supervision of Self- Administration of Medication process, under the guidance of the Medical Director.
Assist in ensuring client’s medication and medication room policies and protocols are followed at all times.
Provide transportation for clients in company car as scheduled to ensure safety and compliance with medical appointments, connection to community resources and basic needs.
Supervision of clients off site during these trips and appointments as appropriate.
Responsible for completing shift notes, documenting events that took place on shift and observation of client’s behavior and symptoms.
May be responsible for completing incident reports as necessary.
Complete Supervised Drug Screens, utilizing a trauma informed approach.
Documentation of these screens and communicate concerns to the clinical and medical team.
Assist clients in completing their assigned chores on a daily basis, including assisting clients with meal prep for themselves and the house, ensuring that all regulations of The Department of Public Health are followed.
Complete random room searches, room checks and bag searches when clients return from community passes or outside appointments to ensure client safety and compliance with program policies and protocols.
Participate in supervision, team meetings, agency committees and work groups as assigned by management.
May be required to participate in trainings (both on site and off site) as determined by the Director of Residential Services and/or Vice President of Adult Services.
Complete other duties as assigned.