Support Staff & PT Support Staff Weekends at Solutions In Recovery

Description

Job Title: Support Staff

Job Type: Full-time, hourly, non- exempt

Location: Oceanside/Vista

Hourly Rate $21 -22 an hour

Full Time Shift: 2pm - 10:30pm weekdays, weekends open availability

Part Time Shift: 11am-7PM Saturdays & Sundays 

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as Support Staff As a Support Staff, you will be responsible for direct care services for clients in an outpatient mental health/substance abuse program. The ideal candidate will have a passion for mental health, recovery] and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

- Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance

- 401(k) plan with company match

- Paid time off

- Professional development opportunities

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide overall support to House Managers and clients
• Provide on-site assistance to House Managers at CCI office
• Assist House Managers and Case Managers with client transportation to CCI office, scheduled AA meetings, outside appointments and other recreational activities
• Transport clients in company owned vehicles to various locations and outside appointments
• When required to transport clients: 
•  Must be 21 years of age or over, with a clean driving record
•  Prior to transporting clients, ensure that there are no alert signals active (i.e., check engine light, TPMS system, etc.) and that tires are properly inflated in accordance with manufacturer standards.
•  Accompany and transport clients as assigned.
•  Arrives promptly and ensures clients prompt arrival for appointment.
•  Follow vehicle operation rules.
•  Practices defensive driving techniques
•  can verbalize protocol for transportation safety and for management of out-of-control behaviors.
•  Reports to Nursing and Lead Therapist concerns and/or issues related to clients’ transportation.
• Oversee client adherence to chore and meal planning schedule
• Assist House Managers with facilitation of group sessions at home (i.e., Meditation group, Meal Planning, etc.)
• Observe each client’s behavior daily and issue infractions when necessary
• Summarize each client’s activities and behavior daily in Shift Report 
• Ensures that the environment of care adheres to safe care of the clients adhering to policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Appropriately documents clinical and administrative work. 
• Performs, monitors and documents vital signs. Collects urine drug screens on all admissions and random UDS on all PHP, IOP and OP clients, as appropriate. Attends facility/community meeting, searches belongings, collects unauthorized items to be placed in a secured area; conducts client rounds and perimeter checks every thirty minutes to ensure the safety of all clients.
• Performs basic housekeeping duties during course of shift, including supporting clients in the life skills of, but not limited to, cleaning rooms and bathrooms (toilets, sinks, showers), cleaning microwaves, cleaning dirty utility rooms, doing laundry, sweeping and mopping floor, trash collection, making beds, etc.
• Performs other duties and tasks as required.
• When required to transport clients:
• Must be 21 years of age or over, with a clean driving record
• Prior to transporting clients, ensure that there are no alert signals active (i.e., check engine light, TPMS system, etc.) and that tires are properly inflated in accordance with manufacturer standards.
• Accompany and transport clients as assigned.
• Arrives promptly and ensures clients prompt arrival for appointment.
• Follow vehicle operation rules.
• Practices defensive driving techniques
• can verbalize protocol for transportation safety and for management of out-of-control behaviors.
• Reports to Nursing and Lead Therapist concerns and/or issues related to clients’ transportation.
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education, Training, and Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent  preferred 
• One (1) year of experience in behavioral health care, preferred.
• Attainment of at least 21 years of age
• A Health Screening with negative TB Test Results • Current CPR/ First Aid certification.
• Drivers License, driving required per duties listed
• Should be experienced as Support Staff or Mental Health Technician, preferably in the field of Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: