Substance Abuse Technician

Description 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 $23.00 - $28.50 / 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. Holidays - 12 paid per year.
• What
• You'll Do: Conduct intake with all beneficiaries, including CalOMS forms, consent forms, ROI, and assessments, as well as 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 walkthrough Knowledgeable of Confidentiality laws, policies, and procedures Answer telephones and become knowledgeable about referral procedures Monitor and record vitals of withdrawal management beneficiaries as instructed, as well as conduct 30-minute close watch observation and document in the beneficiary record Complete continuing education and trainings as required by Cedar House, County, and State mandates Provide transportation of beneficiaries as needed Maintain a professional demeanor at all times Perform other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

What You'll Bring: Understanding of the nature of alcohol/drug addiction and the recovery process Completed twelve years of education or have a GED Agree to enroll and complete a drug studies certificate program Will have 5 years to become certified or must be 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 Maintain current Adult CPR/First Aid/AED Maintain current certification and/or registration with CAADE or CCAPP 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 and clients. 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.