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Job DetailsJob Location: Tina Klem Serenity House - Bridgeport, CT 06608SUMMARY: 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: Monday - Friday 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.  Qualifications
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