Mental Health and Substance Abuse Direct Care Staff

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Job Summary

Under the supervision of Stacie Torres and the management team. The Recovery

Coach coordinates the daily operations and direct care of the residents in the program.

The Recovery Coach is responsible for the supervision, protection and care of the

children at all times. All Recovery Coach’s will be positive role models. The Recovery

Coach provides support to the Residential Manager for the daily operations of the

program.

Essential Recovery Coach’s Responsibilities:

· Facilitate residents; daily activities in residential setting including assistance

with daily activities, chores, assistance with meal service, laundry, etc.

· Observe and monitor residents ; behavior and intervene based on schedule,

individual treatment plans and house needs

· With RADT certification and supervision by authorized LMFT facilitates assigned

groups and/or meetings, activities per Sustain Recovery program

· Documents observations and interventions in resident records and shift report

· Residential Manager coordinates milieu treatment with Counseling

staff

· Transport residents to and from necessary appointments and outside meetings.

· Ensures transportation safety by conducting van inspections following use of

Sustain Recovery van and following documented safety rules

· Monitors resident’s phone calls during designated hours

· Supervision of resident medications per physician orders and ensures

medication administration is in accordance with DSS CCLD.

· Ensures physical plant safety and security by conducting regular shift checks,

fire drills, and disaster drills per Policy and Procedures of Sustain Recovery and

State of California.

· Conducts intakes and orientation with new residents including intake paper and

policies

· Follows emergency procedures involving medical and psychiatric emergencies,

runaways and AWOLs, self-injurious and assaultive behavior, etc.

· One-to-one supervision of residents at risk for AMA, suicidal risk, eating

disorders, etc.

· Conduct Urinary Analysis screening and collection following all procedures as

per schedule.

· Search of residents rooms when there is suspicion of illegal drugs or contraband

· Attendance at meetings per prior arrangement, and participation as an

interdisciplinary team member.

Other Related Skills and Abilities:

 Ability to hold structure within the house, set limits and enforce boundaries with

residents.

 Ability to observe interactions and intervene at the earliest point of conflict to prevent

crisis

 Ability to communicate with residents with a positive tone in a supportive manner,

creating a nurturing safe environment for them to share their feelings.

 Ability to appreciate and value each resident by being nurturing, compassionate

individuals who are active listeners who care about each resident. To be sensitive to,

accept and value the cultural, ethnic and linguistic diversity of the residents and hold

each resident and their family in high regard.

 Ability to multi-task while managing emotional states remaining calm and practicing

patience.

Basic Education an Experience Required:

The Recovery Coach’s will either be working towards a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree

in human services, counseling, psychology or social work or state approved credential or a minimum of one years experience working with adolescents and families with co-occurring

disorders.

Additional Requirements (to be fulfilled upon job offer):

 Must pass health screening and TB test.

 Must pass Live Scan fingerprinting through State of CA, Community Care

Licensing.

 Must have a valid driver’s license and eligibility for insurance with agency’s

vehicle.

Additional Requirements (to be fulfilled within 90 days of employment):

 Must attend and pass first aid, CPR, water safety, behavioral management

(ProAct/CPI) and medication administration trainings, as well as others deemed

necessary for Sustain Recovery.

This in no ways states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this

employee. The Recovery Coach’s will be required to follow any other instructions and to

perform any other duties as requested by management.

Job Classification: Non-Exempt

This position is subject to compliance with Title 22 regulations and DHCS regulations.Must be able to clear a Live Scan.

Pay range $17-22/hr and up depending on experience.

7am-3pm, 1pm-9pm, 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am shifts Monday, Tuesday, Wednsday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Part time/full time and ON CALL

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Anaheim, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• CDL (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations