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Substance Use Technician
Illumination Foundation • Sylmar, CA 91392 • Posted 30+ days ago
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In-person • Full-time • $20.00-$23.00/hr • Entry Level
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The Substance Use Technician at Illumination Foundation is responsible for providing adult client supervision in a shelter or recuperative care facility, assisting in the maintenance of a safe, secure environment, and supporting behavioral health and substance use counseling. This role involves completing substance use assessments, care plans, goal setting, leading site activities, providing individual and group counseling, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Complete substance use assessment, care plan, and goal setting to clients interested in services.
- Work with a multidisciplinary team to lead site activities promoting safety and comfort.
- Provide individual and group counseling to clients struggling with substance use.
- Recognize the need for and provide crisis intervention services according to PRO-ACT principles.
- Document all client interactions or activities in AICA & KIPU according to agency standards.
- Meet documentation standards as assigned by Clinical Supervisor, Manager, or Director.
- Inform Supervising Manager or Director of incident reports, APS/CPS, and/or 5150 reports within a mandated time frame.
- Collaborate with teams including site nursing, case management, behavioral health therapists regarding client's substance use counseling needs.
- Maintain confidentiality of work-related information according to HIPAA standards.
- Attend to client behavioral issues tactfully and utilize the de-escalation process as needed.
- Track and maintain client observation, set boundaries on inappropriate behavior, and recognize the need for crisis intervention services.
- Act as a liaison with clients, families, or external facilities and agencies.
- Follow established institutional policies and procedures, safety environmental, and infection control standards.
- Research and build relationships with community agencies for client resources and linkage.
- Participate in the development and implementation of client treatment programs as directed.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, in service trainings, workshops and other required meetings as directed.
- Drive to any IF location for coverage, trainings, or support as directed.
- Support volunteers as needed; may be required to supervise volunteer(s).
Qualifications
Required
- High School graduate or GED equivalent
- Must be registered to obtain a Drug & Alcohol Certification from one of the following agencies: CAADE, CCAPP & CADTP
- One year work experience in substance treatment services
- Ability to work flexible hours when needed (1st and 2nd shifts)
Preferred
- Experience and knowledge with electronic health records system (KIPU & AICA)
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
- Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)
Full Job Description
"Every person deserves compassion, dignity, and the safety of a place to call home."
Homelessness is the largest social and public health crisis in California. Illumination Foundation (IF) is a growing non-profit organization dedicated towards disrupting the cycle of homelessness by providing targeted, interdisciplinary services in our recuperative care centers, emergency shelters, housing services and children's and family programs. IF currently has 13+ facilities with 22+ micro-communities scattered across Orange County, Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire.
Job Description
The Substance Use Technician is responsible for providing adult client supervision in a shelter or
recuperative care facility and assisting in the maintenance of a safe, secure environment that
enhances behavioral health and substance use counseling while utilizing the harm reduction and
recovery models to all clients being served.
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00 per hour, depending on experience. This position also qualifies for $1.00 swing shift differential and $2.00 graveyard shift differential.
Responsibilities
+ Within a harm reduction model complete substance use assessment, care plan, and goal setting to clients interested in services.
+ Works with a multidisciplinary team, lead site activities such as current event groups, community meetings, goals groups, fitness groups, activities of daily living groups, and/or recreational activities, as appropriate to the specified client population promoting safety and comfort in a supportive, therapeutic environment.
+ Provide individual and group counseling to clients struggling with substance use.
+ Recognize the need for and provide crisis intervention services to clients as needed according to PRO-ACT principles.
+ Documents all client interactions or activities complete on behalf of the client (including collaboration with other disciplines, case consultations, telephone calls, leaving voicemails, and collateral contact) in AICA & KIPU according to the documentation standards of the agency and within 96 hours of service provision.
+ Meet documentation standards as assigned by Clinical Supervisor, Manager or Director
+ Informs Supervising Manager or Director, within 12 hours of making an incident report, APS/CPS and/or 5150 report within a mandated time frame.
+ Collaborate (on a need-to-know basis) with teams including site nursing, case management, behavioral health therapists, site-staff, food service and transportation regarding client's substance use counseling needs and ensuring the highest level of client care.
+ Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials according to HIPAA standards
+ Attend to client behavioral issues tactfully and utilize the de-escalation process as needed.
+ Tracks and maintain client observation, sets boundaries on inappropriate behavior, and recognizes the need for provide crisis intervention services.
+ Act as a liaison with clients, families of clients, or external facilities and agencies.
+ Follow established institutional policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety environmental, and infection control standards.
+ Research and build relationships with community agencies for client resources and linkage
+ Familiarization with supportive services in county/counties served, including but not limited to linking clients to outside therapy, mental health, substance use treatment, job training, schooling, church, AA/NA meetings, etc.Participates in the development and implementation of client treatment programs as directed.
+ Attends and participates in staff meetings, in service trainings, workshops and other required meetings as directed.
+ Drive to any IF location for coverage, trainings, or support, as directed.
+ Support volunteers as needed; may be required to supervise volunteer(s)
+ Circulate throughout the facility every hour and check-in with security guards and medical staff concerning any client related issues. Be available to assist staff immediately with the de-escalation process when asked to do so by security guards, medical staff and site-staff.
+ Other responsibilities, as assigned by Supervisor, Associate Manager, Manager or Director
+ Familiarization with supportive services in county/counties served, including but not limited to linking clients to outside therapy, mental health, substance use treatment, job training, schooling, church, AA/NA meetings, etc
+ Participates in the development and implementation of client treatment programs as directed.
+ Attends and participates in staff meetings, in service trainings, workshops and other required meetings as directed.
+ Drive to any IF location for coverage, trainings, or support, as directed.
+ Support volunteers as needed; may be required to supervise volunteer(s)
+ Circulate throughout the facility every hour and check-in with security guards and medical staff concerning any client related issues. Be available to assist staff immediately with the de-escalation process when asked to do so by security guards, medical staff and site-staff.
+ Other responsibilities, as assigned by Supervisor, Associate Manager, Manager or Director
Preferred Experience/Minimum Qualifications
Required:
+ High School graduate or GED equivalent
+ Must be registered to obtain a Drug & Alcohol Certification from one of the following agencies: CAADE, CCAPP & CADTP
+ One year work experience in substance treatment services
+ Ability to work flexible hours when needed (1st and 2nd shifts)
Preferred:
+ Experience and knowledge with electronic health records system (KIPU & AICA)
+ Bilingual: English and Spanish.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)
Benefits
+ Medical Insurance funded up to 91% by Illumination Foundation (Kaiser and Blue Shield), depending on the plan
+ Dental and Vision Insurance
+ Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance funded 100% by Illumination Foundation
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Professional Development Reimbursement
+ 401K with Company Matching
+ 10 days vacation PTO/year
+ 6 days sick PTO/year
+ 10 days holiday PTO/year
+ Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) for federally qualified loans
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Homelessness is the largest social and public health crisis in California. Illumination Foundation (IF) is a growing non-profit organization dedicated towards disrupting the cycle of homelessness by providing targeted, interdisciplinary services in our recuperative care centers, emergency shelters, housing services and children's and family programs. IF currently has 13+ facilities with 22+ micro-communities scattered across Orange County, Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire.
Job Description
The Substance Use Technician is responsible for providing adult client supervision in a shelter or
recuperative care facility and assisting in the maintenance of a safe, secure environment that
enhances behavioral health and substance use counseling while utilizing the harm reduction and
recovery models to all clients being served.
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00 per hour, depending on experience. This position also qualifies for $1.00 swing shift differential and $2.00 graveyard shift differential.
Responsibilities
+ Within a harm reduction model complete substance use assessment, care plan, and goal setting to clients interested in services.
+ Works with a multidisciplinary team, lead site activities such as current event groups, community meetings, goals groups, fitness groups, activities of daily living groups, and/or recreational activities, as appropriate to the specified client population promoting safety and comfort in a supportive, therapeutic environment.
+ Provide individual and group counseling to clients struggling with substance use.
+ Recognize the need for and provide crisis intervention services to clients as needed according to PRO-ACT principles.
+ Documents all client interactions or activities complete on behalf of the client (including collaboration with other disciplines, case consultations, telephone calls, leaving voicemails, and collateral contact) in AICA & KIPU according to the documentation standards of the agency and within 96 hours of service provision.
+ Meet documentation standards as assigned by Clinical Supervisor, Manager or Director
+ Informs Supervising Manager or Director, within 12 hours of making an incident report, APS/CPS and/or 5150 report within a mandated time frame.
+ Collaborate (on a need-to-know basis) with teams including site nursing, case management, behavioral health therapists, site-staff, food service and transportation regarding client's substance use counseling needs and ensuring the highest level of client care.
+ Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials according to HIPAA standards
+ Attend to client behavioral issues tactfully and utilize the de-escalation process as needed.
+ Tracks and maintain client observation, sets boundaries on inappropriate behavior, and recognizes the need for provide crisis intervention services.
+ Act as a liaison with clients, families of clients, or external facilities and agencies.
+ Follow established institutional policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety environmental, and infection control standards.
+ Research and build relationships with community agencies for client resources and linkage
+ Familiarization with supportive services in county/counties served, including but not limited to linking clients to outside therapy, mental health, substance use treatment, job training, schooling, church, AA/NA meetings, etc.Participates in the development and implementation of client treatment programs as directed.
+ Attends and participates in staff meetings, in service trainings, workshops and other required meetings as directed.
+ Drive to any IF location for coverage, trainings, or support, as directed.
+ Support volunteers as needed; may be required to supervise volunteer(s)
+ Circulate throughout the facility every hour and check-in with security guards and medical staff concerning any client related issues. Be available to assist staff immediately with the de-escalation process when asked to do so by security guards, medical staff and site-staff.
+ Other responsibilities, as assigned by Supervisor, Associate Manager, Manager or Director
+ Familiarization with supportive services in county/counties served, including but not limited to linking clients to outside therapy, mental health, substance use treatment, job training, schooling, church, AA/NA meetings, etc
+ Participates in the development and implementation of client treatment programs as directed.
+ Attends and participates in staff meetings, in service trainings, workshops and other required meetings as directed.
+ Drive to any IF location for coverage, trainings, or support, as directed.
+ Support volunteers as needed; may be required to supervise volunteer(s)
+ Circulate throughout the facility every hour and check-in with security guards and medical staff concerning any client related issues. Be available to assist staff immediately with the de-escalation process when asked to do so by security guards, medical staff and site-staff.
+ Other responsibilities, as assigned by Supervisor, Associate Manager, Manager or Director
Preferred Experience/Minimum Qualifications
Required:
+ High School graduate or GED equivalent
+ Must be registered to obtain a Drug & Alcohol Certification from one of the following agencies: CAADE, CCAPP & CADTP
+ One year work experience in substance treatment services
+ Ability to work flexible hours when needed (1st and 2nd shifts)
Preferred:
+ Experience and knowledge with electronic health records system (KIPU & AICA)
+ Bilingual: English and Spanish.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)
Benefits
+ Medical Insurance funded up to 91% by Illumination Foundation (Kaiser and Blue Shield), depending on the plan
+ Dental and Vision Insurance
+ Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance funded 100% by Illumination Foundation
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Professional Development Reimbursement
+ 401K with Company Matching
+ 10 days vacation PTO/year
+ 6 days sick PTO/year
+ 10 days holiday PTO/year
+ Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) for federally qualified loans
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