Perinatal Support Specialist – Full Time, Non-exempt, at Cedar House Life Change Center – Maple House
Cedar House Life Change Center (CHLCC) is a 125-bed treatment facility, 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation who was awarded Top Work Place in 2021. Our organization encourages our employees to grow in their positions and promotes them from within the company.
We are seeking a Perinatal Support Specialist to join our team to continue to provide high quality Substance Abuse Treatment.
As a member of the Treatment Team, you will be working alongside the Perinatal Support Specialist and Case Managers and reporting to the Perinatal Case Manager/Supervisor.
Why You’ll Love Us:
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.
Salary range for this position is $21.00 - $26.50 / Hour.
We offer the following 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 accrued for the first year, then 48 hours of sick leave are provided at the beginning of each new year thereafter.
* Holidays: 12 paid per year.
What You Will Do:
* Ensure compliance with policies and procedures of Maple House Women with Children Program.
* Act as a role model for participants and their children.
* Conduct intake with all beneficiaries, including ROIs and orientation to the program.
* Knowledge of assessments, CalOMS forms, and consent forms.
* Manage bed assignments.
* Maintain documentation in the beneficiary record, which includes updated case notes, discharge notes, and shift reports.
* Oversee the self-administration of medication.
* 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.
* Knowledge of Confidentiality laws, policies, and procedures.
* Answer telephones and become knowledgeable about referral procedures.
* Complete continuing education and trainings as required by Cedar House, County and State mandates.
* Transportation of beneficiaries as needed.
* Assistance with childcare when needed.
* Facilitate Mommy and Me groups with beneficiaries.
* Maintain a professional demeanor.
* Perform other duties as assigned or required.
What You Will Bring:
* High School Diploma/GED and the following credentials/skills:
* Understanding of the nature of alcohol/drug addiction and the recovery process.
* Certified or registered upon hire under an accredited drug and alcohol certification program.
* Ability to address stressful situations in a calm manner and communicate in a positive way.
* Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
* Resourcefulness and strong problem-solving skills.
* Driving 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.
CULTURAL COMPETENCIES
* 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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical requirements described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. They will also need to move around inside the office occasionally to access filing cabinets, office machinery, medical supplies, etc. The employee must be capable of operating a computer and other productivity machinery. There may be occasions where the employee needs to climb up or down a ladder or equipment and position themselves to maintain files in file cabinets and necessary medical supplies. It is essential for the employee to communicate information and ideas clearly so that others can understand.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions.
* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EOE Statement:
*We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
At-Will Statement:
This is an At-Will position meaning that either the employer or employee may terminate the employment relationship at their pleasure.
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