Resident Advisor /Tech for addiction treatment at JMG INVESTMENTS INC

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client Supervision, Staff Support, First Aid Certification, CPR Certification, Word Processing, Policy Enforcement, Professional Boundaries, Behavior Observation, Efficient Communication, Client Orientation, Drug Screening, Breathalyzer Testing, Client Transport, Errand Running, De-escalation, Confidentiality

Industry

Insurance

Description

Description Harmony Place treatment facility is located in the upscale area of Woodland Hills, California. We specialize in helping our clients obtain the life skills needed to overcome drug and alcohol addiction as well as co-occurring mental health problems. Medical (Company pays 80% for Full time employees), Vision and Dental Insurance offered Paid Time Off 401K with match up to 3.5% Free meal every day prepared by amazing chef. Your talent, experience, and ambition are recognized and rewarded. Primary Purpose and Function The Resident Advisor fulfills the assigned role as a part of the treatment team, maintaining the well-being of clients and integrity of the program. Provides client supervision and staff/unit support as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalency. One (1) year of experience in the SUD or MH field or educational progress towards certification in the field of substance use disorders. One (1) year of current, continuous sobriety, if in recovery. Must have valid California driver’s license and clear DMV record. Must complete an MVR Authorization for insurance authorization prior to driving Harmony Place vehicles. First aid certification obtained within 90 days of employment and maintain current thereafter. CPR certification obtained within 90 days of employment and maintain current thereafter. DHCS Standard 13010(b)(6) requires personnel file to contain health screening report and tuberculosis test results. Computer skills adequate to perform word processing duties. Core Competency (minimum skills, knowledge, and experience needed to preform essential functions and responsibilities) Enforce adherence to program policies and rules. Model professional boundaries with clients and co-workers. Observe and report changes in client behavior. Communicate to administrative, clinical, and admissions staff efficiently. Requirements Essential Functions and Responsibilities Welcome new admissions and provide initial orientation to facility. Conduct property searches. Conduct room searches. Perform observed urine drug screens and breathalyzer tests as needed. Facilitate getting clients to groups and therapy sessions. Transport clients to/from appointments, meetings, and outings. Perform store runs and other errands. Account for facility and/or client monies spent. Attend all staff meetings. Attend all in-service trainings. Ability to demonstrate respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff. Knowledge of drug and alcohol dependency and basic mental health disorders. Develop working knowledge of 12-step programs, Smart Recovery, and Refuge Recovery. Document and communicate behavior changes and program violations efficiently. Confront, re-direct, and/or de-escalate client behaviors as needed when clients are in crisis or exhibiting maladaptive behaviors. Fully understand and maintain policies regarding professional ethics, including boundaries and confidentiality. Ability to learn and use basic technologies for tracking, documentation and communication purposes (e.g. computers and computer programs, cell phone, iPad, CodereadR). Physical Demands These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand. Harmony Place’s Core Values Harmony Place employees form a team with the highest standards who are individually and collectively committed to provide the highest level of care and service for our clients, their families and referents. As such, we require all of our employees to embody our core values detailed below: Integrity: We are honest and accountable for our performance. We treat our clients and colleagues with respect and dignity. Quality: We focus on consistent and competent performance of our duties. Careful attention to communication and follow-through produces excellent delivery of care. Compassion: Harmony Place prides itself on being a safe, comfortable and contained environment that supports healing, recovery and hope. Every client is treated with empathy, caring, and kindness. Collaboration: We employ a “whole person” perspective to treatment. To that end, our program not only focuses on the client, but the family system as well. We pool resources form clients, families, peers, partners and professionals to deliver exceptional care. Service: We aid by creating a safe, calm shelter for our clients to risk exploring emotional issues that emerge in treatment.

Responsibilities

The Resident Advisor supports the treatment team by maintaining client well-being and program integrity through assigned supervision and support duties. Essential functions include welcoming new admissions, conducting searches, performing drug/breathalyzer tests, facilitating client attendance at sessions, and transporting clients to appointments.