Relief Resident Monitor
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Security
Description
Relief Resident MonitorWashington, DC | On-Site | $18.50 per hour | Washington Post Top Workplace
Do you have a passion for working with families and individuals in need of healthcare, housing, and community support services? Community of Hope is looking for Relief Resident Monitors who are reliable, friendly, and professional to help keep our Short-Term Family Housing program safe and welcoming. As essential staff, you’ll ensure building security, greet residents and visitors, and report any concerns to the appropriate team members.
Be part of a mission-driven team making a difference every day!
This position can work at anyone of our three Short Term Family sites in Southeast, Southwest or Northwest DC.
- We celebrate people’s strengths and acknowledge the impact of trauma on people’s lives.
- We embrace diversity, welcome all voices, and treat everyone with respect and compassion.
- We lead and advocate for changes to make systems more equitable.
- We strive for excellence and value integrity in all that we do
- At least hourly, monitors community areas within building including lobby, phone room and area outside the building to prevent loitering, and makes rounds throughout the building. Monitors security cameras for activity in and around the building; addresses issues as needed.
- Ensures that visitors, volunteers, outside agency representatives and residents are signed in and out when arriving and leaving, and documents in shift log when staff arrive and leave, while working in all roles (RM, Shift Supervisor, Front Desk, etc. Checks for photo all visitors. Provides traffic control to limit crowing in the lobby.
- Completes curfew check each night by knocking on unit doors and documenting who is in the unit. If children are not present, Resident Monitors will inquire as to their whereabouts and document that information.
- Emails and or calls Program Director and/or Case Manager as appropriate regarding outside agency visits (Police, CFSA, Social Services, probation and parole, case workers, etc.).
- Fills out incident reports to document unusual and difficult incidents involving resident or facility issues, fire, rescue, and other emergencies as soon as the incident has been controlled and emails incident report to Program Director or On-Call Supervisor immediately.
- Offers additional assistance to residents as needed or requested by the resident or staff, on behalf of the resident, in accordance to the Americans with Disabilities Act regulations. Assistance must be offered at all times and during emergencies.
- Provides access to the building by screening individuals who ring the call button. Processes visitors by checking their , having them sign in, and contacting the appropriate COH staff to escort the visitor.
- Monitors the Closed Circuit TV security footage and report and respond immediately to all suspected or apparent security violations by notifying SPO and Program Director and/or calling emergency services.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Punctuality and reliability.
- Ability to utilize computer software such as Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Mail.
- Ability to act responsibly, professionally, and use good judgment under pressure.
- Ability to write shift and incident reports in detail.
- Ability to de-ice the front walkway by salting and shoveling the front area when inclement weather occurs.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as designated by their supervisor, including evenings and weekends and at various Community of Sites.
- Experience working in a residential environment.
- Experience working with the homeless population.
At COH,
we prioritize the following well-being and work-life balance-centered benefits: (Part-Time)
- 8 x Washington Post 150 Top Workplaces winner
- 11.5 paid company holidays, 1 personal floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave based on the average number of hours per week and work schedule
- Annual performance-based raises, up to 5% of your annual pay
- Loan repayment (NHSC & DCHPLRP), Licensing reimbursement & CEU funding
- Lif…
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