House Monitor PT
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Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas
Washington, DC, US
Summary
The House Monitor is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the medical respite program by monitoring residents and the facility environment. They also manage daily operations, including conducting headcounts, maintaining inventory, and responding to crises or emergencies.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Medical Respite Phase I - Washington, DC, Position Type: Part Time Not Eligible - 20-29 Modified , Education Level: High School Diploma Obtained, Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Weekends, Job Category: Behavioral and Mental Health Services,
JOB SUMMARY
The House Monitors are responsible for monitoring the safety and security of Phase 1 or Phase 2 Hope Has a Home Medical Respite Program at Volunteers of America. Assist with the day to day operations and monitoring both the clients, internal environment and surrounding grounds. The House Monitor reports to the Sr. Program Director and is a key member of the Medical Respite Multi-disciplinary treatment Team. The role of the House Monitors is to oversee the daily operations of the house and all the residents ensuring the programmatic structure is being followed. Overall, The House Monitor will support the staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Appropriately respond to any crisis, emergency or trauma which occurs
De-escalating potential resident conflicts.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all agency and resident information.
Monitor completion of resident chores and programmatic structure.
Conduct a residential headcount/bed check a minimum of three times per shift.
Maintain food and supply inventory.
Sign in and out residents and guests, and periodic walk through of building to
account for all building occupants
Periodic inspection of resident rooms for tidiness or presence of contraband
Communication with staff related to residents adherence to program
rules and expectations.
Routine inspections for purposes of fire and safety code
compliances and other safety violations; running safety drills
Responsibility for answering the phones while on duty, responding to any voice
mail messages left on house phone during shift.
Maintain log of all incidents and pertinent activities and noteworthy house/
resident items
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle to transport oneself, consumers, and program supplies as necessary.
The physical ability to travel to assigned locations, stand, stoop, bend, reach, pull, push, lift, grasp, climb, talk, see, hear and perform basic and light home maintenance activities, and operate office equipment.
Operating office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements.
The ability to remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time
OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications: REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or GED Previous experience in the security field beneficial
Must have a valid driver's license
Must be CPR/First Aid certified
Preferable Bilingual
Understanding of Medical issue and substance abuse knowledge
Preferred: 1-2 years working with diverse populations and lived experience
Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas (“VOACC”) is a faith-based, nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire self-reliance, dignity, and hope through housing, health and human services.
Founded in 1896 in Baltimore, MD by social reformers, Ballington and Maud Booth, we were one of the first of over 30 affiliates of Volunteers of America – one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive human services organizations. Together we touch the lives of 1.5 million people in over 400 communities in 46 states each year, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
At VOACC, we have been helping to create Healthy Communities for All for over 125 years by aligning housing, health and human services. We actively pursue health equity by filling the gap in housing and care for underserved populations, including those who are experiencing homelessness, low-income, underinsured or uninsured, justice-involved and veterans.
Through a dedicated team of management, staff and volunteers who are guided by our Core Values – Visionary, One Body, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Faith – we are the safety net for thousands of men, women and children each year across Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia and the Carolinas.
Founded
1896
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Lanham, MD
Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas (“VOACC”) is a faith-based, nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire self-reliance, dignity, and hope through housing, health and human services.
Founded in 1896 in Baltimore, MD by social reformers, Ballington and Maud Booth, we were one of the first of over 30 affiliates of Volunteers of America – one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive human services organizations. Together we touch the lives of 1.5 million people in over 400 communities in 46 states each year, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
At VOACC, we have been helping to create Healthy Communities for All for over 125 years by aligning housing, health and human services. We actively pursue health equity by filling the gap in housing and care for underserved populations, including those who are experiencing homelessness, low-income, underinsured or uninsured, justice-involved and veterans.
Through a dedicated team of management, staff and volunteers who are guided by our Core Values – Visionary, One Body, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Faith – we are the safety net for thousands of men, women and children each year across Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia and the Carolinas.
Founded
1896
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Lanham, MD
