Entry Level Programmer Jobs in Brandon, MS (NOW HIRING)

JOIN DISMAS and work for one of the nation's largest not-for-profit providers specializing in community-based adult re-entry programs. Dismas Charities provides quality, cost-effective, community-based residential and non-residential supervision and treatment services. ENJOY meaningful work, indoor work environment, competitive pay, and benefits. Do work that POSITIVELY IMPACTS your community, assisting individuals to heal so they can once again be productive and responsible citizens.

This entry-level residential re-entry position in social services earns a competitive wage of $22.68. For full-time employees, we offer excellent health, dental, and vision benefits, an excellent retirement plan fully funded by Dismas, paid time off (PTO), company-paid life insurance, and company-paid long-term disability insurance. If this sounds like the right opportunity in human services for you, apply today!

Summary: Monitors the custody, security, control, and maintenance of the facility and residents.

Due to contractual obligations, applicants must identify as a MALE for this position.

Shift Schedule: Full-Time. 40 hours per week. Will discuss hours during the interview. **(variable as needed)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors Residents - Observes, documents, and ensures the accountability of all residents while within the facility and in the community by enforcing all rules, responsibilities, and restrictions assigned to residents. A Resident Monitor also provides control and documentation of transactions regarding all money, subsistence, medications, first-aid supplies, mail, visitors, accountability checks, and telephone calls.
• Assists with managing program services - Assists and supports Counselors with resident programming that may include but not be limited to installing electronic monitoring equipment, visiting residents in their homes and places of employment, and providing alcohol and urine surveillance testing.
• Monitors Facility - Conducts and documents scheduled internal and external inspections of the premises to maintain the residents' health, safety, and accountability. Ensures physical plant safety/sanitation standards are maintained.
• Maintains Working Knowledge and follows all Procedures and Policies - Outlined in the Statement of Work, Physical Plant, and Operations Manuals. Proficiency in knowledge and operations of emergency drills, life safety, facility sanitation, escapes, and unusual occurrence procedures.
• Work Schedule - In the event of a work stoppage, works the hours necessary to staff the center. Will accept reassigned shifts without advanced notice. Attend and participate in all required appointments/meetings. Some meetings/appointments may be scheduled off-site.
• Sanitation - Responsible for general housekeeping of the center, including dusting, polishing, vacuuming, and emptying trash.
• Other - Additional duties may be assigned by the Director. These Programs operate with the understanding that the Federal or State Contracting Authority and/or Executive Management has the right to modify their operating standards, to include staffing requirements and qualifications, as needed, to ensure the quality and continuation of services. These changes may affect your qualifications for continued employment in this specific job category or classification.

Education and/or Experience - Possess a High School diploma or equivalent and demonstrated ability to work with individuals and groups in both routine and emergencies. Must have one year of paid work experience.