What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic Monitor position at Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse?
The Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (CADA) is hiring a Clinic Monitor to work in our youth programs at the Daniel Bryant Youth and Family Center in Santa Maria.
The Clinic Monitor is an important member of our team, who interacts with our clients (adolescents & their families), works closely with our treatment team, assists in keeping our clients accountable in their recovery journey, and helps us with our mission to move adolescents on the path toward recovery and health. This is an interactive and fun work environment with a great group of coworkers including counselors, therapists, and diversion case managers.
This position will oversee drug testing for youth clients in our programs, which is an important role in treatment and diversion for youth. It is an opportunity to learn the ins-and-outs of substance use treatment. This position provides valuable training for those interested in direct client interaction, data entry, care coordination, and community treatment.
This position is an established schedule and would need to be available 2:30-6:30pm Monday- Friday, making it a perfect position for someone who has other school, work, or family commitments earlier in the day or outside of those hours.
This position is an established schedule and would need to be available 2:30-6:30pm Monday- Friday, making it a perfect position for someone who has other school, work, or family commitments earlier in the day or outside of those hours.
Position is part-time, 20 hours per week.
Qualifications:
- Some customer service or client services experience preferred.
- A passion for helping others overcome diversity and substance abuse.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
- Computer data entry and program development skills.
- Ability to communicate verbally with clients from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds.
- High standard of integrity and professional ethics, and an understanding of client confidentiality.
- Possession of or pursuing college degree or certificate in helping profession (Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, etc.) preferred, or equivalent experience acceptable.
Responsibilities:
- Ensuring that all clients are aware of and abide by the basic clinic rules, including and particularly those rules concerning clinic safety.
- Urine Analysis collection and drug testing: Observing client testing, read and record client testing outcome into electronic health record, create and maintain daily testing reports, communicate results to counselors and administration
- Monitor any client who presents as under the influence and follow agency guidelines ensuring client safety.
- Participating as a staff of Daniel Bryant Center. Attending staff meetings.
Compensation is dependent of the level of prior experience and qualifications, with a salary range of $19-$22, and a rate increase potential for bilingual (Spanish/English).
In compliance with the California Department of Health Care Services, staff require an up-to-date Tuberculosis test during the duration of employment.
If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact HR via email at hr@cadasb.org or via phone at (805) 722-1313 with any questions.
Salary : $19 - $22
