Direct Care Monitor - 2nd Shift - Del Valle, TX
About The Position
Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards. Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. When you join us, you'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values. We are honored to offer behavioral healthcare services in Corrections. Perks of working in correctional healthcare include the opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population, exposure to diverse patient demographics, a focus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving care, and the development of skills in a unique healthcare setting.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be able to respectfully interact with substance abuse clients and form a working therapeutic alliance
- Valid driver’s license in state of residence and good driving record required
- Ability to work overtime and occasional weekends
Nice To Haves
- Any and all work experience is encouraged to apply.
- Experience in corrections, security guard, security officer, home health aide (HHA), direct support professional (DSP), caregiver, or substance abuse counseling is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Monitors and observes clients, ensures their safety and well-being, and provides motivational support and guidance to assist them in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Reports client observations and contributes to treatment decisions concerning therapy, discipline, and privileges.
- Monitors clients in medication self-administration, collects urine samples from clients for laboratory screening and administer breathalyzer to clients for detection of alcohol use.
- Supports treatment plans by scheduling and coordinating client transportation, assisting in planning client interactive events, and so forth.
- Provide security for the medical building.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
- Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
- Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- 18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service
- 9 paid company holidays
- Work-life-balance
- Training & Development Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
- eLearning access to online courses that provide CEUs and job-related training
- Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance
- Meals are provided for employees at this facility!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
