AOD Support Staff Registered MC Graveyard Shift

Volunteers of America Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$20 - $21

About The Position

VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org. PAY RATE: $19.85 - $20.89 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE In training to be an AOD counselor, the AOD Support Staff I MC Registered provides services to beneficiaries participating in treatment while monitoring the program premises for safety and security. The participates in group counseling sessions and crisis management, and is in good standing pursuing the education and supervised hours required to achieve certification. Meets annual renewal requirements and submits annual renewal of Registration until Certification is earned.

Requirements

Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
Registered and in good standing in an Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certification program by an approved accrediting organization (CCAPP, CADTP or CADEE)
Completed modules 1 and 2 of ASAM within 2 weeks of hire

Nice To Haves

AA or higher degree in related field.
Completed modules 1 and 2 of ASAM
Experience with ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD (EHR)
Bi-lingual, Spanish and English preferred
Understanding of harm reduction (non-abstinence) approach with participant substance use
Willing to work with substance abuse clients, mental health, LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS

Responsibilities

AOD COUNSELING
PROGRAM Security
PROGRAM ENTRANCE MONITORING
BAG & PERSON SCREENING
PROGRAM SAFETY
ASSET PROTECTION
ACT AS A ROLE MODEL FOR PARTICIPANTS AT ALL TIMES.
CLIENT/PARTICIPANT SUPPORT
Training in AOD Counseling: Screening, assessment, and intake
Group and educational sessions
Provides one on one mentoring, support, assistance, and advocacy
PROGRAM SECURITY
Monitor Program entrance
Screen bags and persons entering Program
Patrol premises as scheduled
PROGRAM SAFETY
Monitor Clients; conduct room checks; report violations of rules
While patrolling continuously observe for safe operations/conditions, report safety concerns
ASSET PROTECTION
Complete written reports and incidents logs of daily activities and irregularities, such as: unusual occurrences, equipment or property damage, theft, and presence of unauthorized persons
CLIENT/PARTICIPANT SUPPORT
Other duties as required and is subject to change at any time.
ACT AS A ROLE MODEL FOR PARTICIPANTS AT ALL TIMES.