Monitor

Old Colony YMCA•Springfield, MA

About The Position

The Monitor is responsible and accountable for monitoring Center participants and for maintaining a safe and secure environment. S/he will ensure that participants enter and exit the Center in an appropriate manner and remain in assigned areas. S/he will be responsible for monitoring and collecting urine drug screens from participants. The Monitor will reflect and display the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Requirements

Associates Degree preferred.
Minimum of two years’ experience working in the criminal justice field.
Must be able to work one evening per week and some weekends. Must cover additional shifts as needed.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must have visual and auditory acuity in order to maintain security of the center.
Must be able to sit, stand and walk during the work day.
Must submit and pass drug testing upon hire.
Computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams).

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and monitor participants in all phases of daily routines including break periods.
Monitor all educational and clinical classes/groups.
Take accurate attendance of all participants.
Maintain accurate communication log entries.
Collection and documentation of urine screens.
Write incident reports as needed and communicate concerns to program management.
Provide transportation in assigned program vehicle when required.
Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings and trainings as directed.
Prevent crisis situations from escalating by intervening and counseling participants.
Provide support and assistance in any crisis situation.
Maintain work schedule as directed.
Other duties as assigned or directed by supervisor(s).