Security Monitor - Female

Old Colony YMCA•Framingham, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a female security monitor to work with gender specific clients. Working as part of a small team, the Monitor will be responsible for the activities listed below. The setting is a community based facility serving adult probationers with a history of criminal behavior and/or addiction. The Monitor is responsible and accountable for monitoring clients and for maintaining a safe and secure environment for both staff and clients. They will ensure that clients enter and exit the building in an appropriate manner and remain in assigned areas. They will be responsible for monitoring and collecting urine drug screens from clients.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university; or high school diploma and minimum of four (4) years of experience in social service, security, or related field.
Must be able to work some evenings and cover additional shifts as needed.
Must have visual and auditory acuity in order to maintain security of the center.
Must be able to sit, stand and walk during the work day.
Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing.
Drug testing required.

Responsibilities

Supervise and monitor clients in all phases of daily routines including break periods.
Monitor all educational and clinical classes/groups.
Take accurate attendance of all clients.
Maintain accurate communications log entries.
Collection and documentation of urine screens.
Write incident reports as needed and communicate concerns to program management.
Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings and trainings as directed.
Prevent crisis situations from escalating by intervening and counseling clients.
Provide support and assistance in any crisis situation.
Maintain work schedule as directed.
Transport clients to/from designed drop off and pick-up locations.
Perform other job responsibilities as directed by the supervisor(s).