Night Monitor (59541)

RECOVERY NETWORK OF PROGRAMS, INC.•Bridgeport, CT

12d•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 a supervisor, the Night Monitor is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of clients and the building during overnight hours. This role involves remaining awake and alert, conducting regular rounds, performing head counts, documenting client behavior, intervening when necessary, and maintaining client records. The Night Monitor also assists with morning routines, administrative tasks, and ensuring program safety compliance.

Requirements

Knowledge of 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 health disorders.
Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with clients, colleagues and supervisors.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to project a professional image.
Must be able to walk up stairs.
Must be able to lift 10 lbs.
A valid CT driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of an associate’s degree in behavioral health and at least two (2) years’ experience in related field preferred with clients with co-occurring disorders; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Incumbents may be encouraged to secure professional certification (e.g. CAC and/or SCCD).

Responsibilities

Remain awake and alert at all times to ensure safety and security of person served and building.
Utilize appropriate methods of effective night monitoring which includes rounds and walk through the building hourly and document findings.
Complete head counts and confirm in accordance with the current census.
Acknowledge and document 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.
Utilize crisis intervention techniques & contingency plans whenever necessary based on person served need and staff assessment.
Document significant medical, psychological, and social issues in client charts and shift rapport 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 stands set forth by Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services for psychiatric rehabilitation facilities.
Collaborate with other community service providers.
Attend weekly team meetings.
Assume all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Provide hourly rounds.
Assure the safety of the program.
Wake clients up and help them prepare for their day.
Oversee breakfast in the morning.
Assist with chart audits and administrative duties, counting of encounter notes.
Archiving of discharged charts.
Documentation of water temperature.
Assure program safety compliance.
Ordering supplies.