Jobs search

Facility Monitor

Westcare • Full-time • Fort Worth, Texas • 11m ago

Job Details

Fort Worth - 4201 Mitchell Blvd - Fort Worth, TX

Full Time

High School

$17.00 - $19.00 Hourly

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The person in this position will be responsible for general client supervision, milieu management, client transportation, meal preparation and general program operation. The Facility Monitor position can facilitate house meetings but will not provide curriculum-based group unless trained to do so. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Client Supervision: The Transitional Living Facility Monitor will be responsible for the overall supervision of clients in the transitional living program. This includes ensuring their safety, well-being, and compliance with program rules and guidelines.
Milieu Management: The Facility Monitor will help create a positive and supportive living environment within the transitional living program. They will maintain a structured atmosphere, ensure facility cleanliness, promote healthy interactions among clients, and address any conflicts or issues that may arise.
Meal Preparation: The Facility Monitor will assist with meal preparation for clients. They will ensure that nutritious meals are provided and may accommodate dietary restrictions or special meal plans as directed by program guidelines or staff.
General Program Operation: The Facility Monitor will support the overall functioning of the transitional living program. This may include administrative tasks, maintaining documentation, coordinating with other staff members, and participating in team meetings.
Facilitating House Meetings: The Facility Monitor will have the ability to facilitate house meetings within the transitional living program. These meetings provide a forum for clients to discuss relevant topics, share experiences, and participate in therapeutic or skill-building activities.
Curriculum-Based Group Facilitation (if trained): If the Facility Monitor has received training in curriculum-based group facilitation, they may have the opportunity to lead or assist in conducting group sessions focused on specific therapeutic topics or interventions. This responsibility would require familiarity with the curriculum and the ability to effectively guide clients through the material.
Must embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Competencies:

Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.
Knowledge of substance abuse and treatment is desired.
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.
Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a criminal background check.
During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders thatWestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.
CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year experience in a residential social service setting providing services to substance abusing population and/or equivalent experience and education combined preferred.
Basic computer skills.
Good documentation skills.
Be able to multi-task; and
Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, or a related field is preferred.