Swing Substance Abuse Facility Monitor - Westcare
San Diego, CA 92111
About the Job
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.
ESSENTIAL 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.
- Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.
- 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.
- During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.
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.
About Westcare:
Who We AreSince 1973, WestCare has provided health and human services with a commitment to delivering high-quality and cost-effective services that empower people to transform their lives.THE MISSION.We are resolutely dedicated to the populations we serve, as well as our employees, and actively promote the wellness and empowerment of individuals, their families, and their communities.Our MissionWestCare empowers everyone with whom we come into contact with to engage in a process of healing, growth, and change benefiting themselves, their families, co-workers, and communities.Where Do We Serve?Proudly serving sixteen states, three U.S. territories, the Dominican Republic and the Republic of PalauWhat Do We Do?We're a family of nonprofit organizations that provide a wide range of health and human services to improve the lives of those in our communities. Our service domains include:Mental Health & WellnessTreatment & RehabilitationCriminal JusticeVeteran ServicesHousing OpportunitiesEducation & PreventionDomestic ViolenceEmergency Support