Residential Monitor

Lubbock County•Lubbock, TX

About The Position

The Residential Monitor supervises and guides residents to help maintain an environment that fosters positive behavior change. The position involves direct interaction with residents, the public, coworkers, and outside agencies while maintaining objectivity and following facility policies and procedures. The role also includes resident intake, documentation, searches, transportation, emergency response, and enforcement of safety and security procedures. The position may require travel within and outside the city, including occasional overnight travel for training and program development. Work hours may be flexible and include evenings and weekends, and overtime may be required. The position is funded through state and/or federal grants allocated on a fiscal-year basis; continued employment is not guaranteed if funding is reduced or eliminated. Employees serve at will.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Follow TDCJ-CJAD and departmental standards, policies, and Code of Ethics.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Travel within the city on short notice for job-related tasks and travel inside or outside the city, occasionally overnight, for assigned training and program development.
Valid Texas driver’s license and liability automobile insurance in accordance with Texas motor vehicle laws.
A telephone number at which the employee can be reached and access to reliable transportation.
Ability to pass a criminal history check.
Ability to use a personal computer, associated software, and office equipment such as a telephone, copier, and fax machine.
Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work flexible hours, evenings, and weekends as program needs dictate.
Ability to work effectively with offenders, the public, coworkers, court personnel, and personnel from other agencies and departments.
Ability to work independently and efficiently, manage stress, multitask, stay organized, prioritize tasks, and exercise sound judgment in a timely manner.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and maintain a professional demeanor in difficult situations.
Ability to work with a variety of people, recognize individual problems, and maintain control and order in the CRTC.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and move unassisted in an office, the CRTC, and the community.
Ability to occasionally stand, walk, kneel, stoop, bend, reach, grip, use fine dexterity, push and pull objects, flex and rotate the upper trunk, and position arms above, at, or below shoulder height.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Ability to use vision and depth perception, and to talk and hear.

Nice To Haves

Some college.

Responsibilities

Supervise and directly work with residents, including modeling appropriate behavior.
Organize resident activities.
Interact with residents, the public, and coworkers in a professional and understanding manner while maintaining objectivity and adherence to facility policies and procedures.
Prepare and maintain incident reports, communication logs, head counts, resident chrono entries, security checks, and Cognitive Reflective Communications.
Process new resident intake and ensure residents’ property is properly secured.
Conduct resident pat and strip searches and search living areas, common areas, buildings, vehicles, and grounds.
Secure and document seized or discovered contraband.
Operate facility vehicles safely for resident transportation, conduct transports in a timely manner, and report mechanical or fluid deficiencies.
Demonstrate proficiency in emergency procedures for fire, severe weather, suicide, and other emergencies and evacuations.
Follow trained procedures for handling aggressive residents.
Follow procedures for collecting and securing resident urine samples and conducting breathalyzer tests.
Adhere to work schedules and manage accrued personal time, compensatory time, and holidays.
Work overtime as needed and attend required training.
Follow medical precautions and universal precautions.
Respond to physical altercations and potential incidents by establishing control, collecting facts, determining and resolving problems appropriately, and documenting the situation.
Provide CPR and First Aid and respond to physical and natural emergencies as needed.
Perform additional duties consistent with job guidelines as assigned.