AOD Counselor

PARADISE OAKS YOUTH SERVICES•Citrus Heights, CA

6d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Administrator, the Facility Manager/Registered Counselor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the facility. The role includes directly caring for and supervising youth, providing scheduled AOD groups and services within the counselor’s scope of practice, documenting services in the county electronic health record, supervising assigned residential counselors, implementing the behavior modification program, and documenting youth behaviors daily. The Facility Manager/Registered Counselor ensures the facility complies with Community Care Licensing, Title 22 Regulations, Paradise Oaks Youth Services (POYS) policies and procedures, and other applicable regulations and procedures.

Requirements

Be a certified AOD counselor or a Registered Counselor with a certifying organization to obtain AOD counselor certification.
Meet one of the following experience or education qualifications: one year of full-time experience or equivalent working with the client group served; two years of experience as a social work staff member in a group home performing duties specified in Section 84065.2(c); or passing completion of 15 semester (or equivalent quarter) units from an accredited or approved college or university in behavioral science, including 9 units related to children with behavioral problems that may result from abuse, neglect, or emotional trauma. Relevant courses may include Corrections, Psychology, Social Work, or Social Welfare.
Be able to interrupt physical altercations; respond to injuries and life-threatening crises; hear interactions among residents or call for staff assistance; walk, run, climb, lift 25 pounds, speak clearly, give clear and concise directions, and use sound judgment in matters affecting child care and protection.
Successfully complete Pro-ACT certification within three months of employment.
Have a valid California Driver’s License and meet agency requirements for driving a van.

Responsibilities

Manage the group home environment and physical plant during assigned shifts.
Directly supervise residential counselors and program activities, including housekeeping, personal hygiene, recreation, mealtime, and visiting; enforce program rules and expectations.
Coordinate with the therapist to complete ASAM assessments as appropriate.
Conduct assigned AOD services and document services in youths’ electronic health records.
Conduct employee orientations and/or in-service training as requested.
Ensure compliance with the program statement, POYS policies, California Department of Social Services requirements, and other applicable regulations and procedures.
Review youth packets with other team members and recommend appropriate actions to higher authority.
Participate with social work staff and others in preparing comprehensive Needs and Services plans/Individual Treatment Plans, including periodic reviews, modifications, and progress reporting.
Establish or follow procedures to ensure clients receive necessary support, supervision, clinical, and administrative services. Perform or delegate shift duties, including security checks, room checks, continual resident supervision, housekeeping, dining room, and activities.
Dispense medication accurately and on time in accordance with doctors’ orders, nursing training, and POYS’s Medication Policy.
Implement residents’ individual treatment plans.
Assist clients with homework and academic activities.
Perform minor household maintenance or submit work requests to the maintenance department.
Provide written and oral evaluations and reviews of assigned subordinate employees.
Complete other duties consistent with the role as periodically assigned by the supervisor.