Resident Monitor (Relief)

Dismas Charities•Sioux Falls, SD

20h

About The Position

The Resident Monitor monitors the custody, security, control, and maintenance of the facility and its residents. This entry-level residential re-entry position supports community-based adult re-entry services and helps residents work toward becoming productive and responsible citizens. Due to contractual obligations, applicants must identify as female. This is a relief role scheduled for 8–40 hours per week, with hours varying according to center needs. Shifts may include first, second, or third shift and weekends. First shift is 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, second shift is 3:30 PM–12:00 AM, and third shift is 11:30 PM–8:00 AM. Employees may be required to work the hours necessary to staff the center during a work stoppage, accept reassigned shifts without advance notice, and attend required appointments or meetings, including some off-site. The role includes monitoring residents and facility operations, supporting program services, following policies and emergency procedures, and performing general housekeeping. Additional duties may be assigned by the Director. Operating standards, staffing requirements, and qualifications may be modified by the Federal or State Contracting Authority and/or Executive Management.

Requirements

Applicants must identify as female due to contractual obligations.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to work with individuals and groups in routine situations and emergencies.
At least one year of paid work experience.

Responsibilities

Observe, document, and ensure residents’ accountability in the facility and community by enforcing assigned rules, responsibilities, and restrictions.
Control and document transactions involving money, subsistence, medications, first-aid supplies, mail, visitors, accountability checks, and telephone calls.
Assist and support Counselors with resident programming, which may include installing electronic monitoring equipment, visiting residents at their homes and workplaces, and conducting alcohol and urine surveillance testing.
Conduct and document scheduled internal and external facility inspections to support residents’ health, safety, and accountability.
Maintain physical plant safety and sanitation standards.
Maintain working knowledge of and follow procedures and policies in the Statement of Work, Physical Plant, and Operations Manuals.
Know and follow procedures for emergency drills, life safety, facility sanitation, escapes, and unusual occurrences.
Work the hours necessary to staff the center during a work stoppage and accept reassigned shifts without advance notice.
Attend and participate in required appointments and meetings, some of which may be off-site.
Perform general housekeeping, including dusting, polishing, vacuuming, and emptying trash.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director.