Night Monitor (55958)

RECOVERY NETWORK OF PROGRAMS, INC.•Bridgeport, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

In accordance with RNP’s Mission Statement, Philosophy of Client Care, and Code of Ethics as stated in the Personnel Policies and under the supervision of the Program Director, provides night monitoring at Tina Klem Serenity House to ensure the safety and whereabouts of all person served and to respond to any needs should the need arise by performing the following duties

Requirements

Minimum of an Associate’s degree in behavioral health care and at least two (2) years experience in a related field preferred with clients with co-occurring disorders or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of basic counseling skills, crisis intervention and documentation .
Understanding of the physical, psychological, social and economic effects of substance abuse, homelessness , medical and mental hearth disorders.
Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding confidentiality.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with clients, colleagues and supervisors.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to project a professional image.
A valid CT drivers license is required.
A CPR certification is required, or it must be obtained within the 90-probatory period.

Nice To Haves

Incumbents may be encouraged to secure professional certification (e.g. CAC and/or SCCD).

Responsibilities

Remain awake and alert at all times to tend to the needs of the program and responsibilities of the Night Monitor.
Utilize appropriate methods of effective night monitoring which includes rounds and walk throughs of the building as scheduled to check all bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas (such as laundry room, kitchen, living room and dining area).
Complete head counts and confirm in accordance with the current census.
Acknowledge and document any and all behavior(s) on the part of any person served that is considered inappropriate or a cause for concern.
Attempt to redirect any person served in a respectful and appropriate manner as needed and offer supportive counseling as deemed necessary.
Utilizes crisis intervention techniques and contingency plans whenever necessary based on person served needs and staff assessment.
Document significant medical, psychological, and social issues in the person served charts, and communication issues in Communication Log.
Submit timely incident reports as established by RNP Policies and Procedures.
Participate in personal and professional training and development activities to remain current with standards, and best practice techniques.
Attend and participate in staff meetings.
Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.