Facility Assistant

Overview

Position Title: Facility Assistant

Program/Dept: P90 Recovery Residence

Reports to: Recovery Residence Lead and Administration Manager

Classification: Temporary, Full Time, Non-Exempt

Salary: $20-22 per hour + benefits

About Us: Caminar is a leading behavioral health organization that supports youth and adults across multiple counties in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. Caminar builds strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment, and wrap-around services, delivered through evidence-based, whole-person care. Founded in 1964, Caminar s vision is to be a beacon of safety, compassion, and fulfillment, supporting all those in our communities who need it most.

Our mission is to build strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment delivered through evidence-based, whole-person care.

Values: Caminar values diversity. People of all races, ethnicities, countries of origin, faiths, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities are welcome here. To learn more, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The flexible shift Facility Assistant is an entry-level position requiring utilization and knowledge of lived experience to support adults with substance abuse disorders. The position is under the direct supervision of the Recovery Residence Lead and Administrative Manager. This role must be available to provide clients with Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Residence Housing, delivering positive, supportive engagement and safety through a wellness and recovery model.

The Facility Assistant is responsible for ensuring that Recovery Residence facilities are kept clean and orderly, that clients perform their assigned duties and attend required sessions and/or meetings, data entry into an electronic health record, and oversight of daily operations with supportive and educational group and individual services based on lived experience.

• General oversight of the Recovery Residence facilities and clients.
• Ensure that clients participate in required meals.
• May provide transportation to and from outside appointments.
• Assist clients in the scheduling of outside appointments.
• Responsible for counting and recording all controlled substances to ensure secure storage.
• Administer Urine Analysis tests.
• Utilize Credible electronic health records to document medications, client placement, client intake forms and drug screenings.
• Oversee mentors in the provision of their duties.
• Ensure that all Recovery Residence vehicles are inspected daily and report any problems immediately.
• Assist visitors in answering or directing questions and concerns to the Recovery Residence Lead.
• Perform other related duties, responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

The Facility Assistant will actively nurture and advance a cooperative, harmonious and teamwork-oriented environment within Caminar, promoting dignity and respect in line with the organization s mission, philosophy, policies and procedures.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies (full descriptions available on request):

• Job Knowledge & Reliability
• Work Quality
• Judgment & Initiative
• Teamwork
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Professionalism
• Cultural Competence
• Safety/Security

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education – High School Diploma or GED required. (May be waived for special consideration based on GED completion within 6 months of hire).
• Certificates, Licenses and/or Registrations
  • A driver s license is preferred but may be waived
  • A CAL MHSA Peer Support Specialist Certification is preferred.

Experience

Required:

• Demonstrated knowledge of alcoholism and addiction, ability to set priorities and carry through goals to completion, ability to work in a team environment,…