Case Aide (3rd Shift) - Veterans Program (7288

Case Aide (3rd Shift) - Veterans Program

TX-CPC Social Services Center - Dallas, TX 75235

Position Type:
Full Time Regular

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Category:
Case Management

Schedule/

Hours:

10:00 PM - 6:30 AM

This position is responsible for:

Providing daily supervision, monitoring, reporting, and technical support services to clients in a residential substance abuse treatment environment; performing crisis intervention counseling when needed; working with individuals and groups to develop life management skills; facilitating an emotional and physical environment conducive to enhancing positive client morale and stabilization; reporting pertinent information to the Director of Social Services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitors daily activities and ensures client program participation; ensures the safety, cleanliness, and orderliness of program environment; ensures clients maintain appropriate attire and personal hygiene; observes clients for safety, health, and risk potentials.
• Administers breathalyzer tests and urinalysis tests to program clients; administers sexual offender checks as needed.
• Communicates with members of the clients' treatment team as may be requested for purposes of providing additional client information; communicates all major incidents to clinical supervisor and primary counselor in writing and orally; facilitates ongoing information exchange.
• Completes required paperwork representing client intake for the day; inputs data into the computer in order to maintain computer records and generate client lists.
• Documents and monitors clients self-administration of medication as prescribed and in accordance with Shelter Care policies and procedures.
• Distributes written communication and documentation to clinical staff.

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations quickly and calmly while maintaining control and initiating the proper corrective action.
• Ability to drive a vehicle safely and in accordance with all laws and regulations.
• Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.).
• Work is performed in a normal shelter environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance plans;
  Group Life Insurance;
  Retirement Benefits.
• Paid Time Off

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required,
• and
• One year experience performing security or social service work preferred,
• or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications:

• Valid State Driver's License (Preferred)
• CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Veterans | Disabled