Lead Monitor

About the role

The Lead Monitor I will arrange, coordinate, supervise, mentor, and oversee the Monitors' efforts to provide security of the program premises, and safety for program clients, visitors and employees. The Lead Monitor I shall provide Safety Training to the Monitor staff, and provide ongoing safety oversight. The Lead Monitor I performs Monitor duties on behalf of program clients/participants, as well as leading and training Monitors. Driving ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign shifts, ensure that Monitors are scheduled around the clock, plan personal shifts to observe each shift during the week.
• Train Monitors in program operations, safety, and security expectations and procedures.
• Oversee operations for safety practices, provide ongoing safety leadership.
• SHELTER ENTRANCE MONITORING: The front door to the shelter is the only permitted entrance and exit for participants, employees, partners, and vendors. Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, participants, visitors, guest and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
• BAG & PERSON SCREENING: Monitors search all participants’ person and belongings being brought into the shelter each time a participant enters. This is a critical step in ensuring the safety and security of everyone. It is important to treat every participant with equal dignity and professionalism every time they are screened.
• Patrol premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates, etc. walking the facility and making reports as needed.
• SHELTER SAFETY: - While patrolling observe Shelter to ensure safe operations; report and correct any spills, unsafe working conditions, or defective equipment.
• Know location of fire exits, be prepared to assist participants in case of any emergency.
• Maintain office housekeeping; verifies all common areas, laundry areas and restrooms are clean and disinfected & fully operational
• Assist shelter staff during provision of services to clients/participants, including set-up for classes, meetings, meals, recreation, and other shelter events.
• DRIVING TASKS (for licensed Monitors) - Transports individual program participants to and from various locations such as human service locations, work sites, and medical facilities - Assists passengers in securing wheelchairs, car seats and other mobility devices
• Ensures safety of passengers, operates vehicle in safe manner at all times
• Maintains trip records as well as mileage and gasoline usage records
• Maintains program vehicle in good operating condition, clean vehicle and equipment after each pick-up and delivery, and takes vehicle for routine maintenance and repairs
• Transports individual program participants to and from various locations such as human service locations, work sites, and medical facilities
• Inputs required data to computer systems and logs
• Other duties that may arise to support program goals.
• ACT AS A ROLE MODEL FOR PARTICIPANTS AT ALL TIMES.

Mandated Reporter

As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
• Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.
• One year of proven college coursework, or completion of Careers for a Cause (C4C) or other homeless training course with a certificate can substitute for the experience requirement.
• OR Complete Careers for a Cause (C4C) within 60 days of hire.
• Within 30 days of hire, must successfully complete VOALA safety training.
• One year in the general security field, and/or social services / human services, and/or customer service experience.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Current California driver's license and clean driving record, demonstrated Knowledge of CA driving laws.
• Experience in a group residential setting is preferred.
• Experience serving the homeless is preferred.
• Related experience in a mental health or substance abuse treatment setting, or other group residential program.
• Database familiarity
• Clean driving record to be insurable by VOALA insurance