SUMMARY

In accordance with RNP's Mission Statement, Philosophy of Client Care and Code of Ethics as stated in the Personnel Policies and under the supervision of the Coordinator provides night monitoring of the Transitional Living Centers (Iranistan House and Huntington House) in an effort to ensure the safety and whereabouts of all persons served and to respond to any needs should the need arise by performing the following duties.

HOURS: Saturday & Sunday 12:00 am - 8:00 am 

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Remain awake and alert at all times to ensure safety and security of clients and building.
• Utilize appropriate methods of effective night monitoring which includes rounds and walk through the building as scheduled to check all bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas (such as laundry room, kitchen, living room and dining area.)
• Complete head counts and confirm in accordance with the current census.
• Acknowledge and document any and all behavior(s) on the part of any person served that is considered inappropriate or a cause for concern.
• Attempt to redirect any person served in a respectful and appropriate manner as needed and offer supportive counseling as deemed necessary.
• Utilizes crisis intervention techniques & contingency plans whenever necessary based on person served need and staff assessment.
• Document significant medical, psychological, and social issues in person served charts and communication issues in Communication Log.
• Submit timely incident reports as established by RNP Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in personal and professional training and development activities to remain current with standards set forth by Department of Public Health and Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services for psychiatric rehabilitation facilities.
• Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Minimum of an Associate’s degree in behavioral health and at least two (2) years experience in related field preferred with clients with co-occurring disorders; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of principles and techniques of basic counseling skills, crisis intervention and documentation.  
• Understanding of the physical, psychological, social and economic effects of substance abuse, homelessness, medical and mental health disorders.
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state lows and regulations regarding client confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to project a professional image.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES  

Incumbents may be encouraged to secure professional certification (e.g. CAC and/or SCCD).  A valid CT driver's license required.