Chicago House empowers persons living with or vulnerable to HIV/AIDS to lead healthy and dignified lives, through housing and compassionate, client-centered support services. Chicago House recognizes that Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+ individuals, and/or People with Disabilities are systemically limited in their practice, opportunity, and exposure to develop learned expertise. Chicago House values both learned expertise and lived experience. We take a holistic review of applicants, and we strongly encourage marginalized individuals to apply.

POSITION TITLE: Overnight Staff Monitor

Supportive Living Program

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor safety and well being of the individuals residing at the Supportive Living Program.
• Meet with the Program Supervisor on an occasional basis to review client/ building safety issues.
• Provide on-site program support as assigned by Program Supervisor
• Provide crisis intervention as needed, including mobilizing 911 services and executing evacuation procedures.
• Implement universal precautions procedures as needed.
• Perform receptionist duties, including answering staff phone line and admitting people to the building.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic literacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others.
• Demonstrated ability to think clearly under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment in crisis situations.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and model for other clients, through supportive and encouraging interactions.
• Appreciation for and comfort in working with culturally diverse client population.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated professional behavior (being punctual, courteous, appropriately dressed, etc.)

REPORTS TO: Program Supervisor

PAY SCALE: $9.00 an hour

WORK HOURS: Part-time

SPECIFIC PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES

CLIENTS

• Provide mediation and conflict resolution.
• Check on the physical and emotional well being of all clients by performing rounds 3 times on every shift.
• Make sure facility is secured and safe throughout shift.
• Document any concerns in a report left on the Program Supervisor's voice mail after completion of shift.
• Assist medically compromised or bed-ridden clients as needed.

SITE

• Assist volunteers as needed with their volunteer activities.
• Monitor visitor traffic in and out of the building.
• Check the program voice mailbox on a regular basis.
• Hand out resident mail.
• Place work orders for routine maintenance issues.
• Page Maintenance Crew for urgent property management issues and follow-up with Program Supervisor as needed.
• Complete shift checklist and route to Program Supervisor's mailbox.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks as needed.