AOD Support Staff III Certified MC Swing Shift

About the role

Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization dedicated to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. We provide various social services in the Los Angeles area, including Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans' services, homeless shelters, low-income housing programs, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation. For more information, visit www.voala.org.

Responsibilities

• AOD Counseling: Performs primary alcohol and drug counseling functions, including screening, assessment, and intake; collaborates with case managers and therapists; assists in interventions; participates in group and educational sessions; completes discharge and transition plans; maintains electronic health records (EHR).
• Program Security: Monitors entrance to permit only authorized persons entry; conducts bag and person screening; patrols premises; monitors clients and conducts room checks; reports and corrects unsafe conditions; calls police or fire department in emergencies.
• Safety: Observes program premises for safe operations; reports and corrects spills, unsafe conditions, or defective equipment; maintains records of client compliance; assists clinical/case management staff as required.
• Asset Protection: Reports suspicious events; completes written reports and incident logs; assists in protecting program assets.
• Client/Participant Support: Answers phones, takes messages, greets visitors, maintains office housekeeping, monitors client self-administration of medication, and assists with program events.
• Role Model: Demonstrates professionalism and supports clients/participants.

Qualifications

• Alcohol and Other Drug Counseling (AOD) Certification (CCAPP, CADTP or CADEE) with 315 hours of coursework and 2040-3000 hours of supervised on-the-job training.
• Completed modules 1 and 2 of ASAM within 2 weeks of hire.
• One year of experience in AOD treatment services.
• Valid California Driver's License and auto insurance.
• Flexible schedule, especially evenings and weekends.
• Mandated Reporter: Must report any instances of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.