Residential Monitor I

Hidalgo County • Edinburg, TX

7d

About The Position

The Residential Monitor I inspects and monitors offenders for security infringements and program rule violations, documents incidents, and maintains activity and master shift logs. The role controls client movements, supervises activities and facility maintenance projects, and confers with Supervision Officers and treatment staff about client behavior and treatment. The monitor may collect urine specimens for drug screening and must transport offenders safely in facility vehicles while following state laws, policies, and rules. The position requires creating a safe, positive environment conducive to behavioral change and motivating and directing offenders. Regular and timely attendance is required, and the employee must be willing to work day and night shifts. This is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and proof of auto liability insurance.
• Good communication skills, including verbal communication in English and Spanish and written communication in English.
• Ability to transport offenders safely in facility vehicles and adhere to state laws, policies, and rules.
• Ability to create a safe and positive environment conducive to positive behavioral changes.
• Ability to motivate and direct offenders.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Willingness to work day and night shifts.
• Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance for work-related travel at all times.
• Must never have been convicted of or placed on court-ordered community supervision/probation for a criminal offense classified as a Class B misdemeanor or higher.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with disadvantaged or underprivileged individuals.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and monitor offenders for security infringements and program rule violations.
• Document security infringements and program rule violations.
• Maintain a log of all activities during the shift and update the master shift log.
• Supervise facility maintenance projects.
• Confer with Supervision Officers and treatment staff regarding client behavior and treatment.
• Control client movements and supervise all activities.
• Collect urine specimens for drug screening as required.
• Transport offenders safely in Substance Abuse Treatment Facility vehicles in compliance with state laws, policies, and rules.
• Create a safe and positive environment conducive to positive behavioral changes.
• Motivate and direct offenders.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED