Substance Abuse Facility Monitor

San Diego - 3050 Armstrong - San Diego, CA 92111 Overview Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly Position Type:
Full Time Education Level:
High School Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services

Person in this position will be responsible for general client supervision and general program operation. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

• 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 after hours 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 West Care Foundation; and
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 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.
• 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 West Care’s vehicle insurance is required.
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.

• 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.

• 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.

• Work is primarily performed in an office or in a residential treatment setting; and
• Some outdoor activities may be required.