SUD Care Coordinator I

Cedar House Life Change Center•Bloomington, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, will assist in providing residential program services. Will cooperate with other staff personnel in the planning, evaluation, training, and implementation of a process for program efficiency and client care.

Requirements

Be registered upon hire under an accredited drug and alcohol certification program, CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP (required).
Have at least 1 year of experience working in a residential setting.
Completed twelve years of education or have a GED.
Maintain current CPR/First Aid/AED.
Knowledgeable of Confidentiality laws, policies, and procedures.
Resourcefulness, creativity, and strong problem-solving skills.
Always enforce all house rules and regulations.
Continue to acquire and update the knowledge and skills necessary to address chemical dependency and related counseling issues.
Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
Ability to address stressful situations in a calm manner and be able to communicate in a positive way.
Adhere to all policies and procedures of the organization.
Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
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.
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 certified upon hire under an accredited drug and alcohol certification program, CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP (preferred).

Responsibilities

Coordinate with ancillary services, including individualized connection, referral, and linkages to community-based services and supports, including but not limited to educational, social, prevocational, vocational, housing, nutritional, criminal justice, transportation, childcare, child development, family/marriage education, cultural sources, and mutual aid support groups.
Discharge planning, including coordinating with SUD treatment providers to support transitions between levels of care and recovery resources, referrals to mental health providers, and referrals to primary or specialty medical providers.
Coordinate with medical and mental health care providers to monitor and support comorbid health conditions.
Document care coordination notes in EHR in 15-minute increments
Collaborate with other professionals within the agency to meet the needs of the beneficiary.
Collaborate with other professionals outside of the agency, such as San Bernardino County Care Coordinators, Riverside County Substance Use Community Action Resource Evaluation Services Case Managers, Mental Health Providers, Primary Care Physicians, and Medicated Assisted Treatment Providers, to address the beneficiary's needs.
Arranging transportation services to and from appointments.
Provide quality service to clients as required by Cedar House Life Change Center, State, and County Requirements.
Maintain timely and reliable attendance.
Safeguard resident's and visitor’s welfare at all times.
Pursue additional status/level advancement whenever possible.
Perform life-saving measures when needed to protect the lives of Cedar House clients and employees.
Consistently applies trauma-responsive practices to promote safety, trust, and healing.
Required to train or assist in the trainings of co-workers as needed.
Other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.