For nearly 120 years, Volunteers of America has been the charity to step forward and help the most vulnerable in communities across the United States. Volunteers of America, Southwest inspires hope through its ministry of service by providing individuals and families with the tools they need to improve their quality of life.
We operate twenty-eight human service programs in the areas of education and social development of young children, treatment and rehabilitation, housing, veterans and aging services. Each year, more than 16,000 lives are changed through our services. Our programs are located in San Diego, Imperial, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. To learn more, visit us online at http://www.voa-swcal.org/
Job Opportunity:
Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the Certified SUD Counselor will be responsible for completing resident documentation, intakes/discharges, daily 1x1 counseling, facilitating groups on various treatment topics, maintaining caseload, meeting required deadlines for submitting/completing all documents pertaining to residents, and various other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor and/or Program Director.
About the Facility:
The Renaissance Treatment Center is a multi-dimensional residential treatment program that serves adults and is designed to address the complex issues facing individuals with substance abuse addictions offering both withdrawal management and short-term residential recovery. The Center is in National City, CA.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Adhere to Volunteers of America’s Operating and Program Policies and Procedures.
Follow all Safety Policies and Procedures and insure that residents and staff are safe at all times.
Follow all Disaster Preparedness Procedures as outlined in the Mini-Disaster Program Manual.
Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of all State Licensing & Certification Standards and regulations.
Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of all contract(s) objectives, goals and required work ethics and practices.
Gather resident information, complete intakes, discharges, ongoing forms and resident documentation accurately and in the required program time frames.
Manage client medications, per guidelines established by all regulatory and funding entities. This includes recordkeeping/documentation of all medications brought into the facility, supervising clients while taking their medications and safeguarding the client’s medications. Follow all program policies, procedures and protocols.
Assist with the daily set-up and service of all meals for client’s to include: breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack times.
Daily 1x1 counseling with clients.
Daily documentation in client’s files of progress noted during the time services were provided.
Facilitate groups on various treatment topics, including the 12-Step program model of recovery, as outlined in the program's Curriculum Manual.
Provide transportation and the safety of residents for services as needed.
Follow reporting requirements and mandatory timelines for reporting all incidents as they relate to clients, staff, etc.
Maintain a good rapport, respect and communication with law enforcement or court officials, agency visitors, and community social service agencies.
Participate in the cleaning, and maintenance of the facility and program equipment and furnishings.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor, Treatment Services Coordinator or Program Director.
Required Credentials, Abilities, & Experience:
Certified SUD Counselor with California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) or California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE).
The Certified SUD Counselor must be registered with CCAPP or CCADE and must carry an active status on the certifying organization’s members list. The Certified SUD Counselor must retain an active status for the duration of their employment and maintain a current certification, obtaining required CEU’s per the guidelines of the certifying organization(s). Must be able to read, write and verbally communicate in the English language. Additional requirements include:
Maintain a working knowledge of alcohol & drug treatment programs and dually diagnosed programs, Federal client confidentiality regulations, specifically, CFR 42, PART 2 regulations and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) confidentiality regulations, pertaining to policies and procedures.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of treatment modalities for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts and dually diagnosed population.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Properly complete all program forms accurately, completely independently.
Properly implement instructions and procedures.
Convey respect, concern and understanding to clients, fellow employees and the public.
Demonstrate good judgment, enhancing program effectiveness.
Must have the ability to respond appropriately in case of program incidents or emergency medical situations.
Must have the ability to document in writing all incidents that related to staff, residents or the facility, per program policy and procedure and within the required time frame. This includes the reporting and documentation of all serious incidents and unusual occurrences relating to both clients and staff.
Computer skills in Windows, Microsoft Office programs desired.
Must be flexible to meet scheduling demands.
Must be free from formal Probation/Parole status for a minimum of one (1) year.
Must have three (3) years continuous sobriety if recovering.
Valid California Driver’s License desired.
Must obtain TB/UA prior to employment
Physical (w/in 7 days) of employment.
Must obtain CPR/1st Aide (w/in 3 months) of employment.
Must obtain Food Handlers Card (w/in 3 months) of employment.
Must attend VOA's Mandatory Orientation A & B within one (1) year of hire.
Must attend Cultural Diversity/Sensitivity Training within one (1) year of hire and annually thereafter.
Must attend Serious Incident and Unusual Occurrence Reporting Training within 30 days of hire.
Must attend training on Client Confidentiality as it relates to CFR 42 and HIPAA regulations annually.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Applications are only accepted online. This employer participates in e-Verify.
