Perinatal Support Specialist

Social Science Services Inc. dba Cedar House Life Change Center • Bloomington, CA

2d • $21 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The staff at Cedar House is passionate and dedicated to improving the lives of those suffering from substance use disorders. They have uncompromising integrity and the ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality. We are a high-energy, enthusiastic, respectful team who values the ideas and opinions of others.

This role will ensure compliance with policies and procedures of the Maple House Women with Children Program and will act as a role model for participants and their children.

Requirements

• Hold a valid California Driver’s License
• Four years of driving experience
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• No more than one at-fault accident in the last three years
• No more than three moving violations in the last three years
• No major violation in the last 3 years
• Completed twelve years of education or have a GED
• Enroll and complete a drug studies certificate program
• Complete continuing education and trainings as required by Cedar House, County, and State mandates
• Maintain current CPR/First Aid/AED
• Knowledgeable of Confidentiality laws, policies, and procedures
• Knowledgeable about referral procedures
• Knowledge of assessments, CalOMs forms, and consent forms
• Must understand the nature of alcohol/drug addiction and the recovery process
• Ability to address stressful situations in a calm manner and be able to communicate in a positive way
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Resourcefulness and strong problem-solving skills
• Uncompromising integrity and ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality
• Champions the mission, culture, and objectives of the organization
• Demonstrates value and respect for all employees and clients
• High energy and enthusiasm
• Performs effectively as a team player
• Values the ideas and opinions of others and routinely collects their input as part of the decision-making process

Nice To Haves

• Be registered upon hire under an accredited drug and alcohol certification program, CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake with all beneficiaries, including ROIs and orientation to the program
• Manage bed assignments
• Maintain documentation in the beneficiary record, which includes updated case notes, discharge notes, and shift reports
• Receive briefing from prior shift personnel on recent developments
• Observe and report beneficiary behavior to case managers and document in the beneficiary chart as well as shift report in EHR
• Ensure beneficiaries attend all meetings and groups if physically able
• Conduct walk-throughs of facility and beneficiary rooms every 30 minutes and provide documentation of walk-throughs during 3rd shift
• Facilitate Mommy and Me groups with beneficiaries
• Oversee the self-administration of medication
• Answer telephones
• Provide transportation of beneficiaries as needed
• Assist with childcare
• Provide quality service to clients as required by Cedar House Life Change Center, State, and County Requirements
• Maintain timely and reliable attendance
• Perform life-saving measures when needed to protect the lives of Cedar House clients and employees
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan Company matched at $1: $1 up to 6% of Annual Salary
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Vacation 2 weeks accrued per year initially, then incrementally more with longevity
• Sick Leave - 48 hours
• Holidays - 12 paid per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED