Resident Monitor (Relief)

Dismas Charities•Tupelo, MS

33d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Dismas Charities is seeking a Resident Monitor (Relief) to join their team. This is an entry-level position in social services focused on community-based adult re-entry programs. The role involves monitoring the custody, security, control, and maintenance of the facility and residents. The position offers meaningful work, an indoor environment, competitive pay, and benefits, with the opportunity to positively impact the community by assisting individuals in becoming productive citizens. Due to contractual obligations, applicants must identify as female for this position.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to work with individuals and groups in both routine and emergencies.
One year of paid work experience.
Must identify as female due to contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

Monitors residents by observing, documenting, and ensuring accountability within the facility and in the community, enforcing all assigned rules, responsibilities, and restrictions.
Provides control and documentation for transactions involving money, subsistence, medications, first-aid supplies, mail, visitors, accountability checks, and telephone calls.
Assists Counselors with resident programming, which may include installing electronic monitoring equipment, visiting residents at home and work, and providing alcohol and urine surveillance testing.
Conducts and documents scheduled internal and external inspections of the premises to maintain resident health, safety, and accountability.
Ensures physical plant safety and sanitation standards are maintained.
Maintains working knowledge and follows all procedures and policies outlined in the Statement of Work, Physical Plant, and Operations Manuals.
Demonstrates proficiency in knowledge and operations of emergency drills, life safety, facility sanitation, escapes, and unusual occurrence procedures.
Works necessary hours to staff the center in the event of a work stoppage and accepts reassigned shifts without advanced notice.
Attends and participates in all required appointments and meetings, some of which may be off-site.
Responsible for general housekeeping of the center, including dusting, polishing, vacuuming, and emptying trash.
Performs additional duties as assigned by the Director.