Direct Care Monitor - 3rd Shift - Humble, TX

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit established in 1968 dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. The organization provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Gateway operates through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, known for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

About the role

Direct Care Monitors are responsible for:

1. Maintains and observes clients, ensuring their safety and well-being.
2. Provides motivational support and guidance to assist clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
3. Reports client observations and contributes to treatment decisions concerning therapy, discipline, and privileges.
4. Makes sure clients are properly medicated and collects urine samples for laboratory screening and administers breathalyzer tests for alcohol use.
5. Schedules and coordinates client transportation, assists in planning interactive events, and performs other tasks related to treatment plans.
6. Ensures security for the medical building.

Job Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Any and all work experience is encouraged to apply.
• Experience in corrections, security guard, security officer, home health aide (HHA), direct support professional (DSP), caregiver, or substance abuse counseling is a plus.
• Valid driver's license in state of residence and good driving record required.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Able to work overtime and occasional weekends.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk or move about facilities for up to two hours at a time.
• Ability to speak with others to exchange information and provide support.
• Ability to proofread and check documents and files for accuracy on a regular basis.
• Ability to respond to telephones and pages, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises.

Compensation

$18.00 per hour with a shift differential of an additional $.50 per hour while working the hours between 10:00pm-6:00am. Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums.
• Employee Assistance Programs focused on mental health.
• Financial Wellbeing: 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match.
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Flexibility and Time Off: 18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service.
• 9 paid company holidays.
• Work-life-balance.
• Personal Development: Training & Development Programs, Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar yeare, Learning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job-related training.
• Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets.