Monitor, Overnight

Apis Services Inc•Woodridge, IL

25d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Immediate openings for Monitors | Peer Support to work overnights at our substance abuse treatment program located in DuPage County. Here, you will be part of a dedicated team helping at-risk adolescents and adults in BUILDING BETTER FUTURES. Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services. Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks; including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

Remains alert and responsive to the unit and patients during sleeping hours.
Assists evening staff with bed & bath routines.
Conducts outside perimeter checks.
Conducts nightly safety checks.
Conducts bed/body checks in not less than 15-minute intervals.
Screens patients and their belongings.
Records inappropriate behaviors of patients.
Documents unsafe conditions and notifies appropriate persons about these conditions.
Utilizes crisis intervention techniques and is able to identify potential conflicts and intervene.