JOB SUMMARY

The AOD Support Staff provides support and supervision for Cache Creek Lodge Residential clients. This is an essential role in the life of recovering addicts and is a key role for modeling appropriate behavior and mindset to those entering into recovery. Support Staff provide a host of entry-level therapeutic interactions and have a good understanding of recovery principles and the 12-step process. Support Staff also play a key role in the interaction of the 12-step communities, volunteers, professional staff, and the community at large.

DEFINITION

Under the direction of Clinical and Administrative Staff, Support Staff are an integral part of the therapeutic team. They are the backbone of our Residential Recovery Team and though it is an entry level position, Support Staff have significant responsibility to our Department of Corrections and other county residential clients in the efficient running of a 24-hour Residential Treatment Program.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Incumbents in this position must demonstrate the ability to multi-task and make sound decisions in regard to the health, welfare and safety of our clients and other staff. They are trusted with the privacy and confidentiality of our clients and fellow staff members. They require the utmost integrity and honesty as they often work and carry out tasks without direct on-site supervision. They are responsible to know and implement the Cache Creek Lodge Client Handbook and the Policies and Procedures of the agency. Support Staff must be comfortable interacting with and supporting Clinical Staff in addressing serious addictive, criminal, and mental health issues presented by our clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Read previous shift notes. Sign off in Logbook that you read shift notes. 2. Monitor men to get ready for meals. Ensure tables are cleaned after meals. 3. Monitor chore time. Walk through Facility making sure chores are being done correctly and all clients are participating. (mornings only) 4. Monitor medications as needed at appropriate times. 5. Log all medications into Medication Storage/Disposal Logbook, specifically news medications. Create client sign-in sheet for Client Medications Sign-ln Book. 6. Monitor clients' KP duties. Ensure that KP chores are being completed before KP clients go outside to smoke or socialize. 7. Assist Counselors with groups. Give citations for breaking rules such as leaving group, eating/drinking during group, cross-talking, etc. 8. Monitor Central Office and hand out paperwork as requested by clients-passes, etc. 9. Direct clients to Counselors for requests to use phones or obtain appointments for medical issues, Clothes Closet referrals, etc. 10. Whenever clients are breaking House Rules, give a citation to the client and write the Treatment Assignment in the T.A. Book and in the Shift Notebook. 11. Complete any additional duties assigned by the Program Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Be at least 18 years of age and possess at a minimum a High School Diploma or its equivalent.

Monitors must be:

A. Qualified and trained to recognize the symptoms and signs of substance use disorders and have the ability to respond to drug overdose and provide documentation used to meet this requirement within 30 days of hire. B. Trained in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the administration of First Aid Services, TB Test, and Background Clearance.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person