Facility Assistant

CAMINAR•San Mateo, CA

8d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Assistant is an entry-level, day-shift position supporting adults with substance use disorders in a Recovery Residence. Using lived experience and a wellness and recovery model, the position provides positive, supportive engagement and helps maintain a safe environment. The Facility Assistant oversees daily operations, keeps the facilities clean and orderly, supports clients in completing assigned duties and attending required sessions or meetings, documents information in an electronic health record, and provides supportive and educational group and individual services based on lived experience. The role includes general oversight of the Recovery Residence facilities and clients, support for required meals and outside appointments, controlled-substance counts and secure storage, urine analysis testing, vehicle inspections, and oversight of mentors. The Facility Assistant also contributes to a cooperative, respectful, and teamwork-oriented workplace consistent with Caminar’s mission and policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; this requirement may be waived for special consideration if GED completion occurs within six months of hire.
Demonstrated knowledge of alcoholism and addiction.
Ability to set priorities and carry goals through to completion.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Knowledge of clinical and social model concepts.
Ability to train others.
Thorough understanding of and experience delivering services to ethnically and economically diverse populations.
Customer-service skills, including managing difficult situations, responding promptly to customer needs, soliciting feedback, and meeting commitments.
Interpersonal skills focused on engagement, conflict resolution, and de-escalation; professionalism; confidentiality; active listening; and emotional self-control.
Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment, including email and Internet navigation.
Pass criminal records clearance as required by applicable licensing regulations and Caminar practices.
Pass post-offer, pre-employment medical and drug tests as required by state regulations and/or agency policies.
If driving is required: valid California driver license, reliable personal vehicle, current personal auto insurance, and an MVR sufficient to obtain and maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies.
If applicable, have a personal cell phone with reliable service and a data plan for business use.

Nice To Haves

Driver license; may be waived.
CAL MHSA Peer Support Specialist Certification.
Experience working in the substance abuse field.
Experience with Human Service Information Systems.
Experience with web-based time and attendance and staff training and development systems.
Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification, if required.
Passion for Caminar’s mission.

Responsibilities

Provide general oversight of Recovery Residence facilities and clients.
Ensure clients participate in required meals and complete assigned duties and attend required sessions or meetings.
Provide positive, supportive engagement and safety through a wellness and recovery model.
May transport clients to outside appointments and assist clients with scheduling those appointments.
Count and record controlled substances and ensure their secure storage.
Administer urine analysis tests.
Use the Credible electronic health record to document medications, client placement, client intake forms, and drug screenings.
Oversee mentors in the provision of their duties.
Ensure Recovery Residence vehicles are inspected daily and immediately report problems.
Assist visitors by answering questions or directing questions and concerns to the Recovery Residence Lead.
Nurture a cooperative, harmonious, and teamwork-oriented workplace and promote dignity and respect in keeping with Caminar’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures.
Perform other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.