Hybrid Custody Control Coordinator at Gateway Rehabilitation Center

Description

Gateway Rehab has an opening at our Braddock, PA center for a Custody Control Coordinator who is responsible for coordination of the custody control function and supervision of the monitors in a correctional facility.  This position receives regular instruction and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, records, and files daily custody control reports.
• Ensures that monitors follow all policies and procedures related to their job description.
• Completes daily walk-through inspections of the facility and all resident areas to assure compliance with housekeeping, maintenance and fire/safety standards.
• Schedules custody control event reports including urine tests, searches, fire drills, etc.
• Completes weekly reviews via inspection reports, cites deficiencies, and directs custody control staff to correct deficiencies.
• Prepares the weekly work schedules for monitor.
• Directly supervises monitors as the facility supervisor on assigned shifts.
• Trains new monitor staff and provides ongoing training for current staff.
• Conducts meetings with monitor staff a minimum of once a month and more often as needed.
• Completes required documentation for the Department of Corrections and other referral sources.
• Reviews monitor ADP entries for accuracy. 
• Conducts unannounced visits/walk-throughs to monitor the operation/performance of the facility.
• Completes staff performance evaluations and annual training plans in a timely manner for supervisees.
• Intervenes and documents appropriately when an employee demonstrates poor work performance.
• Assists Program Director with compliance of the regulatory body standards (i.e. ACA, PREA) and regulations as related to the custody control.
• Reviews the Policy/Procedure Manual as it relates to Custody Control, and recommends revisions. 
• Provides coverage for the monitor position as needed.
• Works with the support staff on special projects related to program operations as needed.
• Schedules transports for residents & transports as needed.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Attend mandatory trainings.
• May be assigned as chair of the fire/safety/sanitation and/or other committees.
• Maintain Monitor Manual and Post Orders to be current with policy/procedure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Computer literacy. Ability to operate a computer. 
• Verbal and written communication skills  
• Excellent organizational skills  
• Good listening skills 

Requirements

• High school diploma OR GED

Preferred Requirements 

• Post high school education.
• Prior supervisory experience in a correctional setting preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Pass PA Criminal Check
• Obtain Child Abuse and FBI Clearances
• Pass Drug Screen
• TB Test 
• Must pass Pennsylvania Department of Corrections clean check.
• Valid driver’s license and favorable driving record.

Work Conditions 

• Department of Corrections facility 
• Favorable working conditions.
• Minimal physical demands.
• Significant mental demands include responsibilities for program function and procedures, and staff supervision.

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