Residential Re-Entry Shift Lead (2nd)

Community Solutions is seeking a full-time Residential Re-Entry Shift Lead to help lead our RRS team at our Stein House location in Hartford, CT. The Stein House is an adult residential facility. In this role you will provide client supervision and complete all required program operations and ensure the execution of all essential shift responsibilities, IR for submission, etc. This individual will uphold all Agency policies and procedures pertaining to the safety and security of clients, Agency property and the community and provide a safe environment while facilitating counseling, advocacy and support.  The program administers assessments, monitors clients' compliance with service plan goals, and involves clients in services that address their criminogenic tendencies. Through case management, supervision, and provision of evidence-based groups, clients gain the tools and support necessary for successful community re-entry. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include but are not limited to:

• Policy and program monitoring – Review all required documentation for content, accuracy, and timeliness.

• Maintain “inspection ready” status at facility.

• Schedule and oversee program group and recreational activities.

• Maintain paper and electronic client files and ensure compliance with Agency policy regarding confidential information. This confidentiality must be maintained even if you are no longer an employee of CSI.

• Report to work 15 minutes before their scheduled shift for example staff hires for the 4pm-12am shift are required to report to work by 3:45pm.

• Shift change duties:

  • Provide update on any client issues and incidents.

  • Verify all physical items being passed between shifts.

  • Ensure security of facility keys.

  • Any client funds that have been passed for 24 hours are to be deposited in the safe and documented in the financial log.

  • Verify house count.

  • Verify cleanliness of the facility.

  • Verify all staff members have reported for shift prior to leaving shift.

• Assist other RRS with questions or processes on the shift.

• Train new RRS on Agency policy and procedures, act as mentor for new shift employees.

• Register for and attend all required trainings and boosters including but not limited to MI and if approved to work with clients attend the annual training. 

• Conduct employment, job search and home confinement spot checks on each shift.

• Conduct room searches as assigned and document results in CSI electronic data collection system immediately after task is completed.

• Conduct common area searches as assigned and document results in CSI electronic data collection system immediately after task is completed.

• Conduct at least one perimeter search per shift and document results in CSI electronic data collection system immediately after task is completed.

• Conduct pat/pocket searches on all clients entering the facility and document results in CSI electronic data collection system immediately after task is completed.

  • Confiscate any contraband found and complete incident report, DAR or Federal Incident Report (Ticket) per policy and Statement of Work (if applicable).

  • If the contraband is money issue the client a receipt and deposit the money in the safe following policy and procedure for handling client funds.

• Conduct at least one facility tour per shift and document results in CSI electronic data collection system immediately after task is completed.

• Complete Weekly safety and sanitation reports and document re