Counselor Assistant

1 day ago


Richmond, California, United States WESTCARE INC Full time
Job Details

Job Location
Richmond, CA

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
High School

Salary Range
$22.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing general client supervision, milieu management, and general program operation. The Counselor Tech position is not authorized to provide AOD Services to program participants unless registered or certified.


Essential Job Functions
  • Ensure the security of the facility through continuous monitoring of the grounds and facility.
  • Provide general client supervision in daily living activities and general program operation.
  • Prepare and maintain client activity reports and other reports as requested.
  • Search incoming property and shopping bags.
  • Conduct medication calls at specified timeframes and according to policy.
  • Ensure assignments given to residents are completed.
  • Ensure residents comply with program rules.
  • Monitor trip logs and conduct visual contact searches to ensure residents returning to the facility are not under the influence of any substance.
  • Ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of the facility.
  • Embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.
  • Knowledge of substance abuse and treatment is desired.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
  • Professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a successful criminal history background check.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from LEIE, MSIL, and EPLS.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare's vehicle insurance.
  • Current influenza vaccine, unless a medical and/or religious exemption is requested and approved.
  • Full vaccination and booster for the COVID-19 virus, unless a medical or religious exemption is requested and approved.
  • CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.

Education and/or Experience
  • One (1) year experience in a residential social service setting providing services to the criminal justice/substance abusing population and/or equivalent experience and education combined.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Good documentation skills.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, or a related field is preferred.
  • High School Diploma required.

Licenses/Certifications
  • Not applicable to this position.

Working Conditions
  • Work is primarily performed in an office or in a residential/outpatient treatment setting.
  • Some outdoor activities may be required.
  • UA testing of clients is required.
  • Ability to de-escalate situations in the program.


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