AOD Support Staff Registered MC Swing Shift

Overview

Career opportunities with Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc. A great place to work.
SCADP was established in 1972 and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit providing residential treatment services, outpatient counseling, housing, and supportive services for survivors of domestic violence in the Los Angeles area. Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

PAY RATE: $19.85 - $20.89 per hour

BENEFITS: SCADP offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

In training to be an AOD counselor, the AOD Support Staff I MC – Registered provides services to beneficiaries participating in treatment while monitoring the program premises for safety and security. The position participates in group counseling sessions and crisis management, and is in good standing pursuing the education and supervised hours required to achieve certification. Meets annual renewal requirements and submits annual renewal of the Registration until Certification is earned.

• AOD Counseling
  • Under guidance and supervision of a Certified AOD Counselor, the AOD Support Staff I learns alcohol and drug counseling functions including screening, assessment, and intake; collects specimens from clients for drug and alcohol screening in accord with organization policy and procedures.
  • Collaborates with case manager and therapist to assist treatment and other plans; assists in required intervention; participates in group and educational sessions; assists in completing discharge and transition plans and completes required Electronic Health Records (EHR).
  • Transports program participants in the company vehicle to offsite appointments, as needed.
• Bag & Person Screening:
  Monitors and screens all participants’ belongings brought into the Program, including pockets, while monitoring for signs of substance use or contraband. This is a critical step in ensuring safety and security. Treat every participant with equal dignity and professionalism during screening.
• Monitor premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security by walking the floor and reporting as needed.
• Program Safety:
  • Monitor premises to ensure safe operations; report and correct spills, unsafe conditions, or defective equipment.
  • Know location of fire exits and assist participants in case of emergency.
  • Monitor clients, conduct room checks, maintain records of client compliance with program rules, and report to clinical/case management staff.
  • Call police or fire department in emergencies (fire, medical, psychiatric issues) or presence of unauthorized persons.
• As a non-profit agency, protect program assets and report suspicious events to the supervisor.
• Complete written reports and incident logs of daily activities and irregularities (unusual occurrences, equipment or property damage, theft, unauthorized persons).
• Act as a role model for participants at all times; put clients’/participants’ needs first.
• Client/Participant Support:
  • Answer telephones and take messages for clients and staff; monitor doors and greet visitors.
  • Maintain office housekeeping; ensure common areas, laundry areas and restrooms are clean and disinfected and fully operational.
  • Monitor and record client self-administration of medication in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Assist staff during provision of services to clients/participants, including meal preparation/serving, setup for classes, meetings, recreation, and other program events.
• Inputs required data to computer systems and logs (EHR and other databases as required). Other duties may arise to support the program mission and goals.

• Training in AOD Counseling:
  • Screening, assessment, and intake
  • Group and educational sessions
  • Provides one-on-one mentoring, support, assistance, and advocacy
• Program Security:
  • Monitor program entrance
  • Screen bags and persons entering program
  • Patrol premises as scheduled
• Program Safety:
  • Monitor clients; conduct room checks; report violations of rules
  • Continuously observe for safe operations/conditions, report safety concerns
• Complete written reports and incident logs of daily activities and irregularities, such as unusual…