House Assistant Pt - Santa Maria, United States - Good Samaritan Shelter

Good Samaritan Shelter

Verified Company

Santa Maria, United States

5 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Saturday - Sunday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM + Monday 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Three 8 Hour Shifts

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

As a House Assistant, your main responsibility is to oversee medication monitoring, withdrawal monitoring, as well as managing day-to-day activities and services for clients undergoing residential treatment.

Your role is crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of clients and children throughout their treatment process.

Applicants for this position must be female to meet the specific needs of our clients.
Maintain high ethical standards in all aspects of the role. Adhere to professional codes of conduct, respect client confidentiality, and prioritize the wellbeing and rights of clients at all times.
Provide assistance to clients with their daily tasks and responsibilities.
Demonstrates knowledge of medically assisted treatment medications and oversees the distribution of medications as prescribed and documented as needed.
Organize and arrange files accurately.
Responsible for sorting and distribution of mail.
Conducts UA testing for clients as needed.
Responsible for overseeing client chores by assigning tasks, managing cooking responsibilities, and ensuring the completion of the menu.
Conduct room checks regularly.
Assist with providing orientation to new residents, explaining the program's policies and procedures, and ensuring that clients understand the expectations during their stay.
Responsible for assisting with the upkeep of the facility, which includes tasks like cleaning rooms after clients and children depart and taking care of light laundry duties.
Demonstrate the capability to promptly recognize and respond to emergency situations, including overdoses, while also possessing effective skills to deescalate tense situations.
Regularly monitors clients going through withdrawal, oversees medication administration, and provides transportation.
Transports clients in the agencyprovided vehicle for appointments as required.
Responsible for facilitating group sessions depending on registration status.
Responsible for promptly notifying the manager of any work orders that need to be submitted or supplies that need to be ordered.
Maintains client privacy by adhering to HIPAA Privacy Practices, which are updated annually during comprehensive treatment training.
Responsible for attending staff meetings, ensuring timely completion of training, and accurately completing timecards.
Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

This section outlines the essential knowledge, skills and abilities are required to perform the daily tasks and job duties bulleted above.

High School Diploma or equivalent: A minimum educational requirement to demonstrate basic literacy and communication skills.
Registration or certification as a substance abuse counselor through a DHS (Department of Human Services) agency. (Not required but preferred)
Previous experience assisting clients going through withdrawal or dealing with substance abuse issues.
Experience in a homeless services setting: Prior experience working directly with individuals experiencing homelessness or substance abuse can provide valuable insight and knowledge.
Excellent communication skills: Ability to effectively communicate with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
Crisis intervention skills: Capacity to handle crisis situations and deescalate conflicts.
Empathy and compassion: Demonstrating genuine care and understanding for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Ability to work in a team: Collaboration and cooperation with other staff, volunteers, and external agencies.
Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office
Word, Excel and Google)

Required Qualifications:

Employment Eligibility Verification:

Must provide documentation to establish identity and employment eligibility in compliance with legal requirements. This may include a U.S. passport, Permanent Resident Card, or other acceptable forms of identification.

Negative Tuberculosis Test:

Must provide documentation of a recent negative tuberculosis (TB) test result to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

Background Screening:

Successful completion of a comprehensive background screening, which may include criminal record checks, employment history verification, and reference checks.

Pre-Employment Drug Screening:

Must pass a preemployment drug screening to ensure a drugfree workplace. A negative drug test result is required.

Driving Skills:

Possess strong driving skills and have a valid driver's license.
Driving is an essential function of the position, and a clean driving record may be required.
Must possess a valid California driver's license or obtain one before the start of employment.

Insurance Coverage: