Night Monitor (58330)

RECOVERY NETWORK OF PROGRAMS, INC.•Bridgeport, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Prospect House is a program that provides emergency shelter to thirty-six adults daily in a facility located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The program provides comprehensive case management services to meet the varied and complex needs of individuals who are homeless, and work to connect clients to a long-term housing solution. The case management program at Prospect House includes assessment, transportation, life skills training, as well as individual, group, and family sessions.

Requirements

Associate's degree in behavioral health and two (2) years experience in related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of the physical, psychological, social, and economic effects of homelessness, substance abuse and mental illness.
Knowledge of community resources.
Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to project a professional image.
Valid Connecticut driver's license may be required.

Nice To Haves

Incumbents may be required to secure professional certification and/or license.

Responsibilities

Remains awake and alert at all times to tend to the needs of the unit and responsibilities of the Night Monitor.
Ensures safety of clients and security of entire building by checking each floor as scheduled.
Answers phones, informs clients concerning available services and facilities, allows clients entry into building.
Compiles daily client statistics and records client activities.
Participates in staff meetings.
Wakes clients, prepares coffee, and puts out self service breakfast meal.
Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.