California Driver’s license with insurable DMV driving record.
Two (2) years of sobriety, if recovering.
Registered or certified as an alcohol drug counselor/technician.
Experience working in detox/residential treatment settings.
Experience working in the field of addiction.
Knowledge of EHR preferred.
Attention to detail and ability to be thorough and accurate.
Able to work both individually and part of a team.
Demonstrates ability to hand multiple tasks simultaneously and ability to work independently and creatively.
Professionalism - Displays respect and sensitivity for others, regardless of position, gender, sex, religion, or race.Always maintains professional demeanor. Maintains appropriate boundaries. Abides by confidentiality/HIPPAA guidelines.
Communication - Responds to emails and voicemails in timely manner.
Relationship skills - builds good rapport with everyone at all levels of the organization. Having collaborative relationships to achieve company’s long-term goals. Displays empathy and tolerates different viewpoints.
Teamwork - Displays respect and openness to other’s views. Works to build and maintain a positive team environment.
Displays ability to compromise when trying to find different solutions.
Responsibilities
Reports to Program Director, or designee.
Facilitates client’s daily activities including wake up, supervision, assistance with meal service, laundry, etc.
Transports clients to and from necessary appointments and activities.
Observes and monitors client behavior and intervenes as needed, based on individual client treatment plan, program schedule and house needs.
Facilitates assigned groups/meetings/activities per program schedule.
Documents observations and milieu interventions in client records (minimum of one entry per 8-hour shift).
Coordinates treatment milieu with other counseling staff (via client record, staff communication, and treatment meetings).
Maintain shift log including summary of shift events.
Ensures transportation safety by conducting vehicle inspections and following safety rules.
Supervise clients with self-administration of client’s mediation, only after training is provided.
Ensure physical safety and security of the facility by conducting regular house checks.
Search all items that are brought into the facility and appropriately itemize and secure client valuables.
Assist with client intakes and welcome.
Facilitate client discharges.
May provide one-to-one supervision for any client at risk, as directed by supervisor or designee.
Understands and follows emergency procedures according to program policy.
In the absence of a chef, will prepare/cook meals, portion servings, clean dishes, and kitchen area. Label any leftover food.
Conducts UA drug screen collection and follows appropriate protocols.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor or Program Director.
