Recovery Support Technician - Residential Reentry Center

Carle Health•Peoria, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Assistant Manager, RRC, ensures the security of the Federal Bureau of Prison (FBOP) Residential Reentry Center (RRC). Oversees the residents' movement in and out of the facility and ensures the accountability of home confinement residents.

Requirements

Driver's License - Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position Upon Hire
Related field work experience
Good verbal and written communication skills
Basic computer skills
Good customer service skills
Good problem-solving skills
Ability to tactfully confront issues of stigma of incarceration
Ability to deescalate volatile situations
Ability to work compassionately and empathetically with criminal population

Responsibilities

Ensure security of the facility and the residents
Oversees the proper sign-in and sign-out procedure for all residents approved for movement.
Contacts residents on authorized movement or home confinement to confirm whereabouts.
Walks through facility to check on residents and complete a count of residents.
Conducts random search of residents’ rooms to check for contraband and cleanliness.
Conducts random search of residents’ vehicles to check for contraband.
Monitors the security cameras to ensure only authorized persons are present.
Checks in all visitors with compliance of the resident visitation policy.
Completes pat-down searches on residents.
Monitors and logs residents’ behavior during each shift.
Complies with Federal Bureau of Prisons Standard of Work
Conducts random urinalyses with residents to screen for drug or alcohol use.
Oversees residents’ use of medication that is required to be locked up for safety.
Provides new residents with a facility orientation, tour, and fills out accommodating documentation properly.
Follows all universal precautions and infection control protocols.
Abides by all confidentiality requirements.
Ensure the general upkeep of the RRC facility and communication with staff
Recognizes and reports all potential safety and maintenance issues to the appropriate parties.
Performs walk-through of the entire facility and outside of the facility to note any problem areas.
Supervises clients’ performance of housekeeping responsibilities.
Maintains food articles and kitchen area in compliance with public health protocol.
Provides transportation in agency vehicle to residents for work, school, medical, and other appointments.