Resident Assistant/Security/Transport

Job Description

Job Description

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Job Title:  Resident Assistant/Security/Transport  

Classification: Non-exempt 

Reports to: Program Director  

Position Overview 

This position plays a key role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents and employees. It is responsible for the supervision of residents in the evening and nighttime hours ensuring program rules and policies are followed, monitoring clients in detox, and assisting supervisory staff as needed. This position will also transport clients safely as needed and authorized to and from the facility.  

Essential Functions  

• Monitor clients in detox for withdrawal symptoms, changes in behavior, or medical complications.  

• Safely administer prescribed and over-the-counter medications according to physician orders and facility policies. 

• Provide support and reassurance to clients experiencing withdrawal, while maintaining appropriate boundaries.  

• Respond to resident needs, conflicts and emergency situations in a preventative fashion as to  

reduce volatile situations and provide crisis intervention, when needed 

• Monitor property entrances and exits 

• Authorize entrance of people and vehicles 

• Report any suspicious behaviors and happenings 

• Secure all exits, doors, and windows 

• Monitor surveillance cameras when available 

• Respond to alarms and react in a timely manner 

• Transport clients to and from facility as needed and authorized 

• Maintains order and security of residents in the facility.