TRANSITIONS INCORPORATED
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Residential Monitor
SUPERVISOR: Program Director
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED. Knowledge of chemical dependency and/or the desire to learn more.
JOB SUMMARY:
Resident ial Monitor’s are responsible for the safety and security of the facility and residents during their shift.
AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
All employees of Transitions Incorporated are required 1) to arrive on time for their scheduled shift, 2) to contact the Program Director as soon as possible if unable to work a scheduled shift; 3) to maintain a professional attitude and atmosphere through the strict adherence to the Transitions
Code of Ethics, Non-Fraternization Policy, Infection Control Policy, Fire-
Safety Policy, Drug Free Workplace standards, dress code, etc., as outlined in the Personnel Policies and Appendixes; and 4) to uphold and maintain the Personnel Policies (including Appendixes).
ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS:
It is essential that Residential Monitors…
1) …remain alert, awake and attentive throughout their shift.
2) …render emergency first aid and CPR when needed and coordinate emergency efforts in case of fire, tornado, etc.
3) …visually identify residents during hourly checks of all areas of the building
4)
…communicate (both oral and written) with clients, other staff, staff from referral agencies, the public and emergency personnel.
5) …respond appropriately to emotional and physical crises of clients.
6) …remain aware and cognizant of client activity and activities within the house and monitor signs of client sobriety through visual, auditory, and olfactory observations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Maintains safety and security of the facility including but not limited to: a. Monitors house and safety and security through a minimum of hourly checks of all floors and residents to insure all residents present and/or accounted for and the security of the facility is maintained. b. Insures cleanliness of facility through monitoring of client chore duties. c. Strip beds and washes linens of all residents who have left facility without doing so. d. Monitors all house supplies and their proper distribution, especially food and paper goods. e. Monitors behavior of all visitors in the house for appropriateness. f. Performs breathalyzer tests and take urine samples when appropriate. g. Remains alert and attentive throughout shift. h. Completeness all items on shift change form and signs. i. Reads log book and supplementary notes upon arrival for duty. j. Handles staff office duties (including, but not limited to: signing clients in and out, monitoring self-administration of medications; keeping door alarms programmed, answering clients questions, greeting and screening anyone who enters house). k. Location checks and verification employment.
2. Communicates activities of self and residents to other staff in a timely and understandable fashion, including: a. Records daily notations of significant contact in individual files. b. Records any and all pertinent information in log book. c.
Contact with other local Transitions’ residential programs on a nightly basis. d. Concise and accurate documentation in the log and client files of any rule violation.
3. Provides counseling and other services including, but not limited to: a. Remains accessible and available to meet residents needs. b. Provides crisis counseling to residents as needed. c. Provides telephone crisis intervention, making referrals to appropriate agencies or a community resource who would provide additional services. d. Maintains all “curfew” and “lights out” rules. e. Enforces all house rules f. Provides morning wake up and any specifically requested wake up calls. g. Provides casework services as assigned by supervisor.

4. Assumes house duties as needed or assigned, including, but not limited to: a. Completes all appropriate filing. b. Answers house telephone when assigned or when clerical staff absent: take messages, screen or channel calls, advise callers of program procedures, answer general inquires regarding program. c. Facilitates recreational activities. d. Orientation of new clients and staff. e. Transportation of clients in agency van. f. Monitoring and collection of client fees. g. Coordination of meals. h. Answers house telephone: take messages, screen or channel calls, advise callers of program procedures, answer general inquires regarding program etc.
5. Attends all staff meetings and in-service sessions unless excused by
Program Director.
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6. Represents Transitions in a positive and professional manner in all community interactions.
7. Assists in other Transitions’ programs as needed or assigned.
8. Other residential or administrative duties as needed or assigned.
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Employee Signature Date