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Substance Abuse Facility Monitor

Job Details

Job Location

San Diego - 3050 Armstrong - San Diego, CA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$22.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Person in this position will be responsible for general client supervision and general program operation. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

+ Provide on-site after-hours supervision.

+ Serve as a facility manager during shift hours.

+ Oversee all program and facility operations during evening and overnight hours

+ Maintain daily log of evening activities and incidents.

+ Respond to afterhours emergencies, contact medical, psychiatric or custody staff if necessary.

+ Maintain safety and security of facility

+ Answer phones.

+ Ensure that residents comply with program rules.

+ Ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of the facility.

+ Participate in daily shift change including documenting in facility log at the end of the shift and thoroughly reviewing the log at the beginning of the shift.

+ Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and

+ Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

COMPENTENCIES:

+ Must possess knowledge of chemical dependency, substance abuse and personality dynamics of the substance abuser.

+ Basic computer skills.

+ Good documentation skills.

+ Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.

+ Professional appearance and demeanor.

+ Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).

+ Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from LEIE.

+ Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required.

+ CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

+ Experience in signs and symptoms of substance abuse and the recovery process is preferred.

+ Associates Degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is preferred; and

+ High school diploma or equivalent is required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

+ Alcohol and Drug Registration and actively pursuing Certification, in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

+ Work is primarily performed in an office or in a residential treatment setting; and

+ Some outdoor activities may be required.