Direct Care - Engagement Center

CARE of Southeastern Michigan•Sterling Heights, MI

14d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Providing support and care to individuals admitted to the Engagement Center, basic vital assessment; light meal preparation; cleaning facility; coordinating services (i.e. treatment, inpatient admission); documentation; monitoring of individuals; light laundry.

Requirements

High school diploma or graduate equivalent degree required.
Certificate of completion of the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) Recovery Coach Academy, including ethics.
Demonstrates in practice there are multiple pathways to recovery.
Familiarity with local services and resources within the recovery community.
Work variable shifts as necessary.
Possess a valid motor vehicle operator license.
Completion of ICHAT check, National and State Sex Offender Registry Check.
Must possess knowledge and understanding of Recovery Oriented System of Care and Trauma Informed Services, and Motivational Interviewing.

Responsibilities

Obtain relevant history and related information from the individual seeking services and other pertinent sources to establish eligibility and appropriateness of services.
Assess individual’s immediate needs by evaluating relevant information, including signs and symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal and determines severity of individual’s substance use disorder.
Provide supervision to individuals seeking services from Engagement Center.
Prepare meals for individuals at Engagement Center.
Sanitize and clean common areas and individual rooms of people being served daily.
Responsible for the identification of treatment referrals/resources within the community appropriate to meeting the needs of the individuals served.