Transitional Monitor

Part‑Time Transitional Living Specialists

Matt Talbot Recovery Services, Inc., sister‑company of Genesis Behavioral Services, is now hiring for Part‑Time Transitional Living Specialists to work flexible hours (~3 hours per day, ~21 hours per week) at our Transitional Living Properties (TLP) located throughout the State of Wisconsin.

• Perform a total of 21 site checks per week at assigned TLP location(s).
• Site checks include:
  • Complete inspection of the physical space to ensure residents comply with House Rules and Extended Supervision terms set by the Department of Corrections (DOC); verifying property limits, maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, visitation policies, contraband avoidance, and maintenance of a drug, alcohol, and crime‑free environment.
  • Maintain, monitor usage, and perform light upkeep of household‑provided supplies; ensure appropriate food is supplied when necessary.
  • Create electronic reports based on observations for each site check.
• Meet with the Transitional Living Director regularly via phone, video conferencing, or in‑person to report on the ongoing TLP operations at given location(s).
• Complete required documentation, which includes:
  • Incident reports on all program rule or law violations.
  • Record daily summaries of resident interactions, resident consequences issued, suicide watch, and related issues in the communication log.
  • Complete site check log each day to include exact time of all site checks and whether there was face‑to‑face contact with the offender(s) during each check.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of offender(s) criminal, family, mental health, employment, and substance abuse histories to assist in comprehensive supervision within the community.
• Assist Director in ensuring residents maintain sufficient food items for three meals per day; collect, inventory, and secure property of residents who are unsuccessfully discharged within 24 hours of such discharge.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Hold accountability to TLP Director; supervision is ongoing through individual consultations, in‑services, departmental meetings, and as‑needed when requested by the DOC.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of one year experience working with correctional clients, including experience responding to or redirecting negative behaviors using Evidence‑Based Practices (EBP) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) techniques.
• Completed Provider's Boundaries and Professionalism training course prior to site checking.
• Criminal Background Check may be required for this position subject to Wisconsin law.
• Not currently under supervision with the Department of Corrections.
• Ability to set client/staff boundaries.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees.
• Complete the employee orientation process prior to assuming delineated responsibilities.

Since 1966, Matt Talbot Recovery Services, Inc. has been providing housing and residential services to clients with mental health, substance abuse, and/or criminal backgrounds throughout the state of Wisconsin. Our philosophy advocates all men and women are endowed with an inherent dignity and an inalienable right to pursue life, liberty, and happiness. Our mission is to restore these pursuits to those who have lost their way due to the abuse of drugs and/or alcohol.

Our programs provide both individual and group counseling, family education, pre‑entry and after‑care support groups, and life‑building skills presented within a positive, supportive environment. Our goal is to help each individual achieve and maintain sobriety and wellness and find a meaningful place in society.

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We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.