Resident Advisor

We are a residential facility looking to hire full-time and part-time Re-Entry Specialists.

REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GED.

• Possession of a valid Ohio Driver’s License and be insurable.
• Reliable transportation.
• Positive attitude, and the aptitude to complete various assigned tasks.

• Open availability, and a willingness to work around a schedule that is subjected to changes and working additional hours as needed.

• Must have the ability to effectively work well with diverse groups of contacts, including employees, clientele, and external associates of the agency.

• Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to walk around at various times throughout work shift.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Six (6) months experience in a security position or relevant environment.

• Proficient in charting, filing, and Microsoft Office.

• All applicants must demonstrate professionalism while demonstrating compassion and commitment to our mission and purpose. Our work touched mind, body, and heart-and ultimately the spirit- of those we serve, integrating our deep compassion with highly effective programs and services.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Routinely documents each clients’ whereabouts by completing shift reports, headcounts, individual logs, violation reports, and FYI reports.

• Keeps facility in clean and operable condition, and checks for safety of all areas.

• Attends scheduled trainings and maintains required number of annual training hours.

• Facilitates and maintains productive communication while maintaining a professional, prosocial relationship with clients and employees.

• Expresses empathy regarding client situations as appropriate.

• Recognizes antisocial thinking and behaviors. Addresses them immediately, positively, and in a non-threatening manner.

• Acknowledges clients’ prosocial behaviors and generates a reward report if warranted.

• De-escalates potentially volatile situations between clients when necessary, utilizing cognitive-based intervention strategies.

• Intervenes as necessary to protect clients from injuring other clients, staff, and/or themselves according to policy.

• Assists clients in role playing difficult situations to achieve a more positive result.

• Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy.

• Utilize cognitive behavior techniques, in order to foster and promote positive and productive thinking and interpersonal skills.

• Engage with clients on an ongoing basis, utilizing cognitive behavioral techniques and cognitive behavior change tools (e.g., role playing, mirroring, reflecting), participate in prosocial engagement and activities with clients; foster and promote healthy decision-making, positive and productive lifestyle perspective for resident clients.

• Assists clients in efforts to problem solve.

• Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of social learning.

• Monitors clients visitation periods. Terminates visitation according to program procedures as necessary.

• Administering drug screenings in accordance with agency policy and procedures.

• Assigning and supervising facility job duties of clients.

• Supervising daily activities of clients including signing in-and-out of facility, recreation, self- help meetings, community service, and mealtimes.

• Conducting searches, (i.e., pat searches, dorm rooms, cars, etc.) in accordance with Agency policy and procedure.

• Completes confiscated property log when property is returned.

• Follow chain of custody for contraband.

• Completes alcohol sensor tests and collects urine specimens in accordance with Agency policy and procedure.

• Facilitate scheduled fire drills, disaster drills, and emergency procedures.

• Providing clients with prescribed medication and accurately maintaining related records. Immediately report any discrepancies to Supervisor and/or Program Director.

• Transporting clients to and from the Institution or County Jail, community events, appointments, etc.

• Completes pass calls and documents outcome as required by program procedures.

• Conducts client releases. Completes all paperwork and activities required by policy and procedures.

• Maintains confidentiality of client files and individual client logs.

• Documents unusual activity, vandalism, maintenance issues, injuries, and medical concerns as needed. Notifies appropriate supervisor as necessary.

• Fills in at other facilities as needed and/or directed by a facility supervisor.

• Remaining at post until relieved by another employee. May be required to work additional hours.

• Maintains telephone coverage during hours on duty.

• Complete departmental reports and documents as necessary

• Effectively communicates emergency situations in a timely manner to co-workers and a facility supervisor as required. Completes required documentation in an accurate timely manner.

• Ensure outside individuals, visitors, guests, public law enforcement and safety personnel sign the appropriate documents (e.g., sign-in sheets, confidentiality agreements, etc.) Asks for identification when necessary (e.g., attorney, clergy, visitors). Pats down, wands, and searches individuals as necessary.

• Notifies a facility supervisor immediately when law enforcement officers and/or fire department, EMS personnel are called to the facility.

• Issues an accurate receipt for all cash drop offs. Maintains security of drop off items until client receives them and distributes form upon completion.

• Adhere to policies and procedures for departmental responsibilities not limited to unusual incidents, AWOL reporting, arrests, etc.

• Immediately inventories, packs, and secures property of AWOL, terminated, and hospitalized clients with another Re-Entry Specialist/employee present at all times.

• Performing other duties as assigned.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to pass a drug screen?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Salary : $17