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New Opportunities

Community action agency in Connecticut

Residential Monitor

Part-TimeUpdated
$17.70/hr
Mid
Waterbury, CT, USA
In Person
Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma is required.
  • A minimum of two years of experience in a social service or helping profession, or security work, is required.
  • Reading and effective written communication skills are required.
  • The ability to respond calmly and appropriately to angry or aggressive resident behavior is required.
  • The ability to work with diverse populations is required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide overall supervision of residential clients and the residential building.
  • Maintain a safe, secure, and orderly environment.
  • Treat residents with respect and common courtesy while maintaining appropriate expectations regarding conduct.
  • Account for all residents at all times using sign-out sheets, direct observations, and continuous direct supervision of activities within the building and grounds and during off-grounds activities.
  • Account for the use of supplies, food, equipment, and other items.
  • Take urine samples as indicated.
  • Make log notations and prepare reports as necessary.
  • Supervise recreation periods.
  • Supervise sanitation activities and perform inspections.
  • Supervise all movement into and out of the facility.
  • Enforce all program rules consistently.
  • Inspect all parcels for contraband and search individuals as needed.
  • Transport residents as required.
  • Supervise clients performing community service.
  • Issue incident and misconduct reports when needed.
  • Inform clients that they must complete their daily chores.
  • Work a mandated partial or full shift in addition to regular hours when needed to ensure full facility coverage.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Connecticut driver's license and public service license are preferred.

About the company

New Opportunities is a nonprofit community action agency supporting people with low incomes in Waterbury, Meriden, Torrington and surrounding Connecticut towns. Its programs address immediate needs through heating assistance, meals for older adults, emergency shelter and support for families finding stable housing. The agency also runs early childhood education centers that combine school readiness with health, nutrition and family support, while case managers assess needs and connect residents with public benefits and local resources. Federal and state funding, municipal support and private donations sustain its services. Founded in 1964, New Opportunities is headquartered in Waterbury, Connecticut.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Waterbury, CT

Founded

1964

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