Program Assistant Part Time Re-Entry GH

Responsibilities include on-going security of the facility, accountability for the client population, supervision and support of all clients in their daily routine and chore assignments. Orientation of new clients, monitoring client curfews and/or furlough, answer and log all phone calls and filing all necessary paperwork and documentation.

Scope of Duties: 

• Complete hourly rounds of the facility, document facility conditions. Ensure accountability of all residents on census.
  
• Review and verify the facility census at beginning and completion of each tour of duty. Relay census to funding source by mandated times each day.
  
• Monitor the sign in and sign out procedure for all clients.
  
• Initiate emergency follow-up procedure when clients are late in returning to the facility or are absent without authorization.
  
• Conduct orientation of all new clients to the facility including a review of rules and regulations, a general intake, and a review of fire safety and emergency procedures.
  
• Coordinate meal distribution to clients and work with supervisor in handling any problems with meals and meal distribution.
  
• Conduct inventory and secure client personal property upon termination from the program.
  
• Schedule and document medical appointments for clients as needed with institution or providers; make the appropriate log entry of assigned clients and notify clients of their respective appointment dates and times.
  
• Conduct inspections and contraband searches of the entire facility in compliance with operational policies and procedures.
  
• Conduct random searches of clients and/or personal property as clients enter or leave the facility in compliance with Operational Policies and Procedures.
  
• Assure all visitors sign in and sign out of the Visitor's Log.
  
• Log phone calls and respond to inquiries in an appropriate manner, and in compliance with Operational policy and procedures.
  
• Conduct monthly fire drills as assigned and complete documentation.
  
• Conduct regular fire/safety checks of the facility; monitor all safety and emergency equipment; generate work orders to Central Maintenance for facility repairs.
  
• Make appropriate entries in daily log: Entries shall convey information concerning clients, building conditions, and/or other significant information. .
  
• Document all disciplinary or special incidents involving clients and submit all appropriate forms to supervisor.
  
• File as directed.
• Assure and document client's compliance with established pass regulations/procedures to include random phone verification to pass sites.
  
• Conduct drug and alcohol screens as directed or needed and report results to supervisor.
  
• Notify Food Service of meal count and receive food in the facility.
• Document fees and/or deposit received from residents.
• Maintain client and staff confidentiality in compliance with administrative policies and procedures.
  
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and training sessions.

FOR DAY REPORTING CENTER

• Must possess valid driver's license and be able to meet agency driver standards.

 ADA Essential Functions:

• Occasionally required to smell, stoop.
  
• Regularly required to use hands to handle or feel.
  
• Frequently required to reach.
  
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.
  
• Occasionally required to lift and move up to 25 lbs.
  
• Regularly required to lift and move up to 10 lbs.
  
• Ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes remain on a given point.
  
• Ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less.
  
• Ability to see clearly at 20 feet or more.
  
• Ability to identify or distinguish colors.