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Job Description

Description :

Perinatal Support Specialist – Full Time, Non-exempt, at Cedar House Life Change Center – Maple House

Cedar House Life Change Center (CHLCC) is a 125-bed treatment facility, 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation who was awarded Top Work Placed in 2021. Our organization encourages our employees to grow in their positions and promotes them from within the company.

We are seeking a Perinatal Support Specialist to join our team to continue to provide high quality Substance Abuse Treatment.

As a member of the Treatment Team, you will be working alongside the Perinatal Support Specialist and Case Managers and reporting to the Perinatal Case Manager / Supervisor

Why You’ll Love Us :

The staff at Cedar House is passionate and dedicated to improving the lives of those suffering from substance use disorders. They have uncompromising integrity and the ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality. We are a high energy, enthusiastic, respectful team who values the ideas and opinions of others.

Salary range for this position is $21.00 - $26.50 / Hour.

We offer the following benefits :

Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
403b Retirement Plan Company matched at $1 : $1 up to 6% of Annual Salary
Employee Assistance Plan
Vacation : 2 weeks accrued per year initially, then incrementally more with longevity.
Sick Leave 48 hours accrued for the first year, then 48 hours of sick leave are provided at the beginning of each new year thereafter.
Holidays 12 paid per year.

What You Will Do :

Will ensure compliance with policies and procedures of Maple House Women with Children Program. Will act as a role model for participants and their children.

Conduct intake with all beneficiaries, including ROIs and orientation to the program

Knowledge of assessments, CalOMS forms, and consent forms

Manage bed assignments

Maintain documentation in the beneficiary record, which includes updated case notes, discharge notes, and shift reports

Oversee the self-administration of medication

Receive briefing from prior shift personnel on recent developments

Observe and report beneficiary behavior to case managers and document in the beneficiary chart as well as shift report in EHR

Ensure beneficiaries attend all meetings and groups if physically able

Conduct walk-throughs of facility and beneficiary rooms every 30 minutes and provide documentation of walk-throughs during 3rd shift

Knowledge of Confidentiality laws, policies, and procedures

Answer telephones and become knowledgeable about referral procedures

Complete continuing education and trainings as required by Cedar House, County and State mandates

Transportation of beneficiaries as needed

Assistance with childcare when needed

Facilitate Mommy and Me groups with beneficiaries

Maintain a professional demeanor

Perform other duties as assigned or required

Requirements :

What You Will Bring :

Our ideal candidate will have completed at least a High School Diploma / GED and the following credentials / skills :

Understanding of the nature of alcohol / drug addiction and the recovery process

Certified or registered upon hire under an accredited drug and alcohol certification program

Ability to address stressful situations in a calm manner and be able to communicate in a positive way

Ability to work with diverse groups of people

Resourcefulness and strong problem-solving skills

Driving Requirements

Hold a valid California Driver’s License

Four years of driving experience

Must be at least 21 years of age

No more than one at-fault accidents in the last three years

No more than three moving violations in the last three years

No major violation in the last 3 years

CULTURAL COMPETENCIES

Uncompromising integrity and ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality.

Champions the mission, culture, and objectives of the organization.

Demonstrates value and respect for all employees.

High energy and enthusiasm.

Performs effectively as a team player.

Values the ideas and opinions of others and routinely collects their input as part of the decision-making process.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. They will also need to move around inside the office occasionally to access filing cabinets, office machinery, medical supplies, etc. The employee must be capable of operating a computer and other productivity machinery. There may be occasions where the employee needs to climb up or down a ladder or equipment and position themselves to maintain files in file cabinets and necessary medical supplies. It is essential for the employee to communicate information and ideas clearly so that others can understand. They must also be able to provide accurate information in these situations. The employee should be able to observe details at close range and occasionally move boxes weighing up to 40 pounds (individually) for various reasons. Additionally, the employee may need to work around or be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EOE Statement :

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At-Will Statement :

This is an At-Will position meaning that either the employer or employee may terminate the employment relationship at their pleasure.

Salary : $21 - $27

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