Safety Monitor - Upbring

About Upbring 

At Upbring, we are servants on a mission to break the cycle of child abuse. We are warriors, brave as the thousands of Texas Children and families we serve. We stand up for those who can’t speak for themselves. We are a family who values innovation, empathy, patience, understanding and trustworthiness.

About our Children's Shelters

Many children begin life in the face of serious challenges. Instead of playing pretend and imagining grand adventures, unaccompanied children face perilous conditions alone as they travel to unfamiliar countries, leaving home and loved ones behind to escape war and violence. Our children’s centers, operated through a grant from the Office of Refugee and Resettlement (ORR), provide safety, stability and wraparound services. We help children grow into adults who have received love and kindness, instead of only violence and chaos.

What You'll Do As A Safety Monitor

The Safety Monitor position provides a system of accountability and continuous supervision of the site population by monitoring all cameras on site.  Reports anything suspicious, anything that violates policies and procedures that may cause harm to someone else and ensures the safety of all Unaccompanied Children (UC) and staff. 

Our Upbring staff members are servant-leaders in the pursuit of breaking the cycle of child abuse and empowering others to do the same through example while embodying our core values: We are Warriors. We are Servants. We are Family.  

All Upbring Children's Shelters employees must comply with ORR's vaccination mandate. 

All staff must be able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route if working directly with unaccompanied children (UC). Medical and Religious exemptions may be requested after an offer of employment is accepted. 

We Are Warriors | We Set the Standards for Child Welfare

Safety Monitor Work Standards 

• Provides Security Monitoring
• Maintains surveillance systems and ensures they are always recording
• Ensures correct date and times are recorded on the surveillance systems
• May provide direct supervision UC and ensure they maintain line-of-sight always
• Participates in ongoing meetings, conferences, training programs as required
• Responsible for adhering to all Upbring, ORR standards, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
• Follows Upbring safety policy
• Participates and supports safety meetings, training, and goals
• Ensures the safe operating conditions within area of responsibility
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area
• Other duties as assigned

Communication  

• Communicates frequently with shift supervisor
• Complete all required reports using the necessary forms and/or database to ensure compliance with ORR standards, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements; document all incidents including notifying supervisor

We Are Servants| We Help Others

Teamwork

• Assists during transition and movement of UC from one activity to the next and one physical location to another
• Provides coverage for assigned staff when needed
• Work with team to maintain a safe and secure environment for UC
• Must assist in the evacuation of UC as needed due to inclement weather conditions, natural disasters, or other unforeseen occurrences

We Are Family | We Are Passionate & Compassionate

Building Relationships

• Work as a team player and exhibit professional behavior and a positive attitude with both internal and external clients that reflects positively on the Agency and is consistent with Agency policies and practices
• Always work within Upbring’s Code of Ethics and establish working relationships within ethical boundaries established with staff and UC
• Actively participate in exhibiting cultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with children, parent(s)/guardian(s), staff, and the community

Safety Monitor Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (read, write, speak)

Safety Monitor Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to maintain security equipment
• Ability to use visual and auditory awareness within the work environment
• Ability to use good judgement and think quickly and rationally in difficult and stressful situations
• Ability to remain calm and exhibit compassion
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with basic computer skills, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Safety Monitor Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree in human services related filed
• 1 year security monitoring experience
• 1 year of experience in a childcare or residential care for adolescents

Perks at Upbring

• Competitive PTO & paid holidays 
• Health, dental, vision insurance & more! 
• 403(b) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 24/7 access to telemedicine and counseling services 
• Discounted Gym Memberships 
• Donated Leave Program 

Physical Demands & Work Conditions for a Safety Monitor

• This position requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, and ascend/descend stairs
• Position works in a facility with and around children frequently
• Lift, push, pull, move up to 25 lbs.

The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Belonging  

We are a diverse and inclusive organization that recognizes our strength is in the efforts of our selfless warriors. Honoring and recognizing the value and dignity of all individuals is the cornerstone of our agency. The more diverse the individuals, thought processes and lived experiences, the greater the opportunity is to combine unique perspectives to make a greater impact. Our trust, respect, and appreciation for one another is demonstrated through our communication, celebration of progress and relentless effort to be at our best to fulfill our mission to break the cycle of child abuse. 

Upbring is an at-will employer, an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.