Residential monitor job description 042816

Residential Monitor Job Description Revised 04/28/16

Position: Residential Monitor Organization Summary: Abigayle Ministries is a Christian non-profit interdenominational organization providing shelter and support to homeless pregnant women and their babies. Our comprehensive program provides homeless pregnant women with a spiritual foundation in Christ and tools to become financially and emotionally independent to care for themselves and their newborn babies.

Position Summary: Residential Monitor’s position will stay on site at facility during shift to primarily provide evening, overnight, and/or weekend assistance, supervision, mentoring, and transportation for residents while staff is not present in accordance with ministry policy and expectations while enforcing the rules and regulations of the program.

Weekly Schedule: May vary according to opportunities made available by ministry. Monitors onsite during overnight hours are provided with private sleeping quarters. Shifts may include any combination of the following (open to changes):  Weeknight shift (one night a week) - 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  Weekend shift - Friday, 4:00 p.m. through Sunday, 8:00 p.m. (not paid for sleep hours)  Occasional holiday coverage, vacation relief, and other misc. relief needs required Primary Responsibilities  Provide oversight in facility, ensuring client accountability to program requirements and providing disciplinary action as needed and defined in ministry policy. Private quarters for sleeping provided. 

Perform all applicable duties in a manner that reflects positively on Abigayle Ministries and in accord with its vision, mission, policy and procedures.

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Provide interaction and spiritual care to residential clients, joining clients during dinner hours and participating in house activities (computer assistance, activities, games, movies, conversation) between the hours of 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekends to promote a positive atmosphere and one that encourages residential clients to grow in maturity in Christ.

Maintain thorough and accurate records of activities, daily events and compliance issues as it relates to each client. Complete necessary documentation in a timely, accurate, complete and legible manner which may include but is not limited to monitor reports, incident reports and other forms used or as directed.

Supervise completion of chores, providing guidance to the client to ensure the task is correctly performed.

Ensure that maintenance and household supplies needed are reported to staff according to ministry policy.

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Provide transportation for clients to and from approved appointments, employment establishments, and other locations as directed.

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Perform weekly shopping duties to acquire food and supplies for the house according to staff direction.

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Perform housekeeping duties in residential suite and lower level of facility as defined in ministry policy.

Provide oversight to volunteers, teachers and work groups and assist with ensuring residents’ timeliness in attending onsite classes and other required events.

Provide instruction and mentoring to clients to empower them with regard to Christian character development, using relevant Bible studies, devotionals and worship/fellowship events when directed.

Provide oversight for clients at ministry approved outings and events.

Provide childcare for clients in limited situations and as directed.

Alert supervisor as appropriate of any immediate issues that need to be addressed that jeopardizes the safety of the clients, children, program operations and/or the home in general.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:  Profess and support the ministry’s faith statement and its prolife position.  Spiritual and emotional maturity. Must exhibit strong character and integrity.  High school diploma or equivalent.  Related experience employed in a residential and/or homeless program and knowledge of issues pertaining to homelessness and domestic violence.  Computer skills including knowledge Microsoft Office software and ability to work within an electronic filing and reporting system.  Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills.  Ability to uphold a professional demeanor and interact effectively with clients, volunteers, donors and general public.  Understanding of and sensitivity to cultural, economic and language differences.

Requirements  Reliable, insured transportation and valid Driver License.  Criminal Record Clearance  Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) acceptable to Abigayle Ministries’ vehicle insurer.  Health examination with tuberculin clearance.  Ability to reside at the facility during evening and/or weekend hours, providing own food/drinks for meals other than dinner.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this agreement.  Standing and/or walking for periods which may exceed 30 minutes at a time.  Sitting for lengthy periods of time (4 or more hours per day).  Frequently reaching with hands and arms upward, outward and downward.  Frequently ascend/descend a flight of stairs.  Frequent crouching and bending of the knees, ankles and hips.  Must be able to lift 40 pounds and be physically active.

Wage and Benefits Weekend shift: $320.40 gross (does not include sleeping hours at facility) Weekday shift: $44.50 gross No medical benefits provided.

Items Needed for Application: Resume Salary requirements Salvation testimony Confirmation of your agreement with Abigayle Ministries Statement of Faith *Documents and inquires regarding positon may be directed to Mary at mary@abigayleministries.org