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.
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Individual and Family Services
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