Residential Monitor DOC

Description Full-time, union position $17.18 per hour; 40 hours per week Sunday thru Thursday; 4pm to 12am Provide overall supervision of residential clients and residential building Responsibilities Maintain a safe, secure and orderly environment Treat all residents with respect and common courtesy while maintaining appropriate expectations regarding conductAccount for all residents at all times through sign out sheets, direct observations/continuous direct supervision of activities within the building and grounds and during any off-grounds activityAccount for the use of all supplies, food, equipment, etc.Take urine samples as indicated Make all log notations and prepare all reports as necessarySupervising recreation period Supervise sanitation activities and perform inspectionsSupervise all movement in and out of the facilityEnforce all program rules in a consistent mannerInspect all parcels for contraband and search individuals as neededTransport residents as required (some positions may require attaining public service license)Supervise clients performing community serviceResponsible for issuing Incident Reports and or Misconduct reports when needed.Monitor will be responsible for informing clients to complete their daily choresMonitors may be required to a manadation of a partial or full shift in addition to their regular hours to ensure for full coverage of the facility at all times. Requirements Education: H.S. diploma Experience Minimum two years experience in social service/helping profession or security work Job Skills Reading/ effective written communication Ability to respond calmly and appropriately in response to angry or aggressive behavior from the residents Good communication skills needed Ability to work with diverse populations Licenses /certifications CT Drivers License and Public Service license preferred Benefits Include Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife Insurance401(k) with matching contributionsVacation TimePersonal TimeSick TimeHoliday Pay New Opportunities' mission is to improve the quality of life for economically disadvantaged individuals by providing the necessary resources to increase their standard of living, foster self-improvement, and maximize self-empowerment. New Opportunities Inc. is the community action agency that serves Waterbury, Meriden, Torrington and 22 surrounding Connecticut towns. We offer a variety of social service programs designed to eliminate poverty and assist people in need. Headquartered in Waterbury and the cities fourth largest employer, New Opportunities has additional offices in Meriden, Torrington, Danbury and Thomaston for the convenience of those they serve. Annually, more than 61,000 individuals benefit from programs offered at this agency, guided by the New Opportunities staff who helped them find the way to meet their needs. In accordance with the mission of New Opportunities, the Agency aims to increase the self-sufficiency of its customers and support their move out of poverty toward a more middle-class lifestyle. In 1964, the Agency incorporated as a private non-profit corporation in the State of Connecticut and is a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organization. With an annual budget for 2014 in excess of $41 million dollars, New Opportunities administers more than 50 social service programs targeted to the low-income, elderly and disabled communities. While the range of programs is broad, they fall into one or more of the following categories: Energy AssistanceFatherhood InitiativeChild Welfare and Family Development ServicesEarly Childhood Education ProgramsElderly ServicesHomeless Shelter and Transitional HousingEx-Offender Programs and Re-entry Services EOE/AA/Veteran/Disability