Night Monitor - PT
Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. · recovery-programs.org
Bridgeport
The job in short
Part-time overnight monitoring.
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Details
- Found
- 24 d ago · posted 2026-09-03
- Location as listed
- Bridgeport, CT, USA
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Tina Klem Serenity House - Bridgeport, CT, Salary Range: Undisclosed, SUMMARY:
In accordance with RNP's Mission Statement, Philosophy of Client Care and Code of Ethics as stated in the Personnel Policies and under the supervision of
HOURS: Saturday - Sunday 12:00 am - 8:00 am
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Remain awake and alert at all times to ensure safety and security of person served and building.
• Utilize appropriate methods of effective night monitoring, which include rounds and walk-throughs of the building hourly, and document findings.
• Complete head counts and confirm in accordance with the current census.
• Acknowledge and document all behavior(s) on the part of any person served that is considered inappropriate or a cause for concern.
• Attempt to redirect any person served in a respectful and appropriate manner as needed and offer supportive counseling as deemed necessary.
• Utilize crisis intervention techniques & contingency plans whenever necessary based on person served need and staff assessment.
• Document significant medical, psychological, and social issues in client charts and shift rapport communication issues in Communication Log.
• Submit timely incident reports as established by RNP Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in personal and professional training and development activities to remain current with stands set forth by Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services for psychiatric rehabilitation facilities.
• Collaborate with other community service providers.
• Attend weekly team meetings.
• Assume all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Provide hourly rounds
• Assure the safety of the program.
• Wake clients up and help them prepare for their day
• Oversee breakfast in the morning
• Assist with chart audits and administrative duties, counting of encounter notes
• Archiving of discharged charts
• Documentation of water temperature
• Assure program safety compliance
• Ordering supplies
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of basic counseling skills, crisis intervention and documentation.
• Understanding of the physical, psychological, social and economic effects of substance abuse, homelessness, medical and mental health disorders.
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with clients, colleagues and supervisors.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to project a professional image
• Must be able to walk up stairs
• Must be able to lift 10 lbs.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of an associate’s degree in behavioral health and at least two (2) years’ experience in related field preferred with clients with co-occurring disorders; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Incumbents may be encouraged to secure professional certification (e.g. CAC and/or SCCD).
• A valid CT driver's license required.
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