Description

Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc. dba Upbring

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.


Safety Monitor ORR

US-TX-Katy

Job ID: 2025-6916
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Refugee Resettlement Shelters
Upbring

Overview

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve.  Every day, we strive to embody our core values: We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion. We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive. We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength. Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time.  Your Mission in ActionThe Safety Monitor ensures continuous supervision and accountability by actively monitoring all site cameras. They report any suspicious activity or policy violations that could harm others and work to maintain the safety of both Unaccompanied Children (UC) and staff members. 

Responsibilities

Provides security monitoring by maintaining surveillance systems and ensuring they are always recording Ensures correct dates 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, such as walking the building premises, checking all doors, vehicles, and outside grounds  Maintains a clean and orderly work area Other duties and projects as assigned 

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)
• 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
• Discounted Gym Memberships 

Physical Demands & Work Conditions for a Safety Monitor

• This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time 
• Position works in a child facility and has constant exposure to children 
• Position requires frequent standing, walking and time in units/cottages which are areas where children reside 
• 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. Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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