Job Details

Substance Abuse Facility Monitor

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

Position Summary: Person in this position will be responsible for general client supervision and general program operation.

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:

Competencies:

• 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.