Monitor, Social Work

Job Title

Monitor and maintain the safety of the residential facilities of Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation.

Scheduled Work Times:
Tuesday – Saturday 7:00 – 3:00pm

Location:

118 Main St., Hartford, CT

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast and lunch as needed.
• Guide volunteers in preparing and serving meals.
• Admit clients into the building for breakfast, lunch and showers, maintaining the sign-in/sign-out log in the appropriate database.
• Assist clients in making 211 calls as needed.
• Assist outreach worker as needed.
• Follow all established security procedures.
• Demonstrate ability to deescalate situations and maintain control of the group.
• Check the first aid kit monthly to ensure that all necessary supplies are available in case of need.
• Interact with ambulance and police department according to established policies.
• Inform the supervisor of any problems
• Perform any other task that will assist the agency in carrying out its mission.
• Treat all clients with dignity and respect, prioritize client needs, and advocate for the people we serve.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Promote the human dignity, rights, safety, and wellbeing of clients served.
• Professionally and ethically handle agency and client money/property.
• Fulfill all responsibilities as a mandatory reporter.
• Display a positive attitude towards clients, programs and the agency.
• Demonstrate good communication with clients, supervisors, peers, outside resources and family/guardians.
• Demonstrate good attendance.
• Punctually attend all assigned meetings, in-services and trainings.
• Demonstrate involvement as a team member.
• Adhere to all applicable regulations, laws and policies/procedures and know and understand your job description.
• Submit paperwork and meet job responsibility deadlines as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification and some work experience, preferable with homeless persons, persons with mental illness and/or substance abuse.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must have valid Connecticut driver's license and clean driving record with proof of automobile insurance.

Compensation & Benefits

• $17.50 - $18.50 per hour
• Community Housing Advocates provides a generous employee benefits package, including medical, dental, retirement, short- and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time employees receive a generous 10 PTO (paid time off) per year, plus 12 paid holidays.

Physical Demands

Occasionally the employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must demonstrate the ability to assist physically disabled residents in emergency evacuations and fire drills.