Substance Use Technician

1 week ago


Whittier, California, United States Illumination Foundation Full time
"Every person deserves compassion, dignity, and the safety of a place to call home."

Homelessness is the largest social and public health crisis in California.

Illumination Foundation (IF) is a growing non-profit organization dedicated towards disrupting the cycle of homelessness by providing targeted, interdisciplinary services in our recuperative care centers, emergency shelters, housing services and children's and family programs.

IF currently has 13+ facilities with 22+ micro-communities scattered across Orange County, Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire.

Job Description

The Substance Use Technician is responsible for providing adult patient supervision in a shelter or

recuperative care facility and assisting in the maintenance of a safe, secure environment that

enhances behavioral health and substance use treatment while utilizing the harm reduction and

recovery models.

The pay range for this position is $ $23.00 per hour, depending on experience. This position also qualifies for $1.00 swing shift differential and $2.00 graveyard shift differential. Schedule is 9:00am - 5:30pm, Tuesday - Saturday.

Responsibilities

Work with a multi-disciplinary team leading site activities such as; current events groups, community meetings, goals groups, fitness groups, activities of daily living groups, and/or recreational activities, as appropriate to the specified patient population promoting safety and comfort in a supportive, therapeutic environment

Assist patients with activities of daily living; attend to patient behavioral problems and provide assistance in crisis intervention, as needed

Track and maintain patient observation, set boundaries on inappropriate behavior, and recognize the need for and provides crisis intervention services to clients

Inform Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor, Manager. or Director, within 12 hours of making an incident report, APS/CPS report, 5150 consult, or assessment and complete required APS/CPS reports within the mandated time frame

Collaborate (on a need to know basis) with including site, nursing, case management, substance abuse counselors, food service and transportation regarding client's behavioral health needs, ensuring the highest level of client care

May act as a liaison with patients, families of patients, or external facilities and agencies

Participate in the development and implementation of patient treatment programs as directed

Document all client interactions or activities completed on behalf of the client (including collaboration with other disciplines, case consultations, telephone calls, leaving voicemails, and collateral contact) in HMIS, KIPU, and CHAMP according to the documentation standards of the agency and within 48 hours of service provision

Research and build relationships with community agencies for client resources and linkage as directed

Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials according to HIPAA standards

Follow established institutional policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and safety, environmental and infection control standards

Attend and participate in staff meetings, in service trainings, workshops and other required meetings as directed

Drive to any IF location for coverage, trainings, or support, as directed

Preferred Experience/Minimum Qualifications

Required:
High School graduate or GED equivalent

Must be registered to obtain a Drug & Alcohol Certification from one of the following agencies: CAADE, CCAPP & CADTP

Ability to work flexible hours when needed (2nd and 3rd shifts)

Preferred:
Experience and knowledge with electronic filing system (KIPU & AICA)

Bilingual:
English and Spanish.

Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)

Benefits

Medical Insurance funded up to 91% by Illumination Foundation (Kaiser and Blue Shield), depending on the plan

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance funded 100% by Illumination Foundation

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Reimbursement

401K with Company Matching

10 days vacation PTO/year

6 days sick PTO/year

10 days holiday PTO/year

Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) for federally qualified loans

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