Case Aide (3rd Shift) - Family Housing Program (8042)

The Salvation Army, A Georgia CorporationDallas, TexasOn-siteFull-timeListed 3 days ago

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About this role

Schedule/Hours: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM

This position is responsible for:

Provides daily supervision, monitoring, reporting, and technical support services to clients in a residential substance abuse treatment environment; performs crisis intervention counseling when needed; works with individuals and groups to develop life management skills; facilitates an emotional and physical environment conducive to enhancing positive client morale and stabilization; reports pertinent information to the Director of Social Services.

Key Responsibilities:

- Monitors daily activities and ensures client program participation; ensures the safety, cleanliness, and orderliness of program environment; ensures clients maintain appropriate attire and personal hygiene; observes clients for safety, health and risk potentials.

- Administers breathalyzer tests and urinalysis tests to program clients; administers sexual offender checks as needed.

- Communicates with members of the clients treatment team as may be requested for purposes of providing additional client information; communicates all major incidents to clinical supervisor and primary counselor in writing and orally; facilities ongoing information exchange.

- Completes required paperwork representing client intake for the day; inputs data into the computer in order to maintain computer records and generate client lists.

- Documents and monitors clients self-administration of medication as prescribed and in accordance with Shelter Care policies and procedures.

- Distributes written communication and documentation to clinical staff.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

- Ability to meet attendance requirements.

- Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.

- Ability to respond to emergency situations quickly and calmly while maintaining control and initiating the proper corrective action.

- Ability to drive a vehicle safely and in accordance with all laws and regulations.

- Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism.

- Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.).

- Work is performed in a normal shelter environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits:

- Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance plans; Group Life Insurance; Retirement Benefits.

- Paid Time Off

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

- High school diploma or G.E.D. required,

- and

- One year experience performing security or social service work preferred,

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- Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications :

- Valid State Drivers License (Preferred)

- CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled