Cedar House Life Change Center

Substance Abuse Technician (Client Care Specialist) – Full Time, Non-exempt, at Cedar House Life Change Center. We are seeking a Substance Abuse Technician (Client Care 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 Substance Abuse Technicians and Case Managers and reporting to the Client Care Supervisor.. The staff at Cedar House is passionate and dedicated to improving the lives of those suffering from substance use disorders.. Understanding the nature of alcohol/drug addiction and the recovery process.

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Substance Abuse Technician (Client Care Specialist) – Full Time, Non-exempt, at Cedar House Life Change Center 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 Substance Abuse Technician (Client Care 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 Substance Abuse Technicians and Case Managers and reporting to the Client Care 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 $17.50 - $22.00 / 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 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:
Conduct intake with all beneficiaries, including CalOMs forms, consent forms, ROI, assessments, and orientation to the program.
Manage bed assignments.
Maintain documentation in the beneficiary record, which includes intake notes, 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 HER.
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 walkthroughs.
Knowledge of Confidentiality laws, policies, and procedures.
Answer telephones and become knowledgeable about referral procedures.
Monitor and record vitals of withdrawal management beneficiaries as instructed, conduct 30-minute close watch observation, and document the beneficiary record.
Complete continuing education and training as required by Cedar House, County, and State mandates.
Provide transportation of beneficiaries as needed.
Always maintain a professional demeanor.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.
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Requirements: What You Will Bring: Our ideal candidate will have completed at least a High School Diploma/GED and the following credentials/skills:
Understanding the nature of alcohol/drug addiction and the recovery process.
Ability to address stressful situations calmly and be able to communicate positively.
Maintain current Adult CPR/First Aid/AED.
Maintain current CAADE, CADTP, and/or CCAPP registration/certification. Must be registered upon hire to one of the certifying boards and must be certified within five years.
Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
Resourcefulness and strong problem-solving skills. EOE Statement: The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. At-Will Statement: This is an At-Will position meaning that either the employer or employee may terminate the employment relationship at their pleasure. Compensation details: 17.5-22 Hourly Wage PIa2d11b6b4de6-35216-28413876

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