Resident Monitor (CDCA/Peer Supporter)

Job Details

Job Type

Part-time

Ravenna, OH • Root House

Description

Hourly Rate:  $15.00/hour

POSITION TITLE: Resident Monitor/CDCA

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Root House 

REPORTS TO: Root House Manager or Clinical Supervisor

SCHEDULE: Shift Worker (Less than 20 hours/week)

*Flexibility required for emergent needs *

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Responsible for overseeing residents in a clinically managed low-intensity residential service setting, maintaining a therapeutic drug free environment following rules and regulations of F&CS and Ohio MHAS, and COA standards, crisis intervention, and consultation/reporting with/to supervisor(s). The position also requires the development of knowledge and skills in the areas of community support, discharge planning, substance use issues, and the field of community services to individuals with substance use disorders. The position requires the ability to respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations, including at least basic training crisis intervention. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Resident Monitor:

1. Maintain sober living environment, and promote recovery skills while presenting a caring, compassionate attitude.

2. Provide crisis intervention/de-escalation when needed consulting with supervisor/house manager.

3. Establish trusting relationship with clients while modeling awareness and behavior needed for growth and development of clients; displaying knowledge of the therapeutic importance of maintaining appropriate boundaries. 

4. Monitor participants' use of services/treatment, and impact on independence.

5. Provide accurate shift reports on a daily basis.

6. Participates in team planning, case reviews, and program goal achievement.

7. Attend agency and training meetings as requested.

8. Fulfill other duties as assigned.

9. Comply with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements, and educational/certification/registry requirements.

    

CDCA:

1. Evaluate client needs for services in regard to appropriateness of request, urgency and recommended action, and facilitates all necessary referrals.  

2. Conduct and write drug and alcohol screenings according to Family and Community Services policies and procedures in order to assess the nature of the problem.

3. Develop and implement Individual Service Plans with the client based upon the findings of the diagnostic assessment.

4. Provides community education and awareness to the community and community partner organizations.

5. Provide treatment services to clients through individual, group, and/or family methods according to current professional standards of care.

6. Review and update ISPs and progress on a scheduled basis to insure continued provision of proper and necessary services, and modify the plan of treatment when appropriate.

7. Enter and maintain daily schedule into computer as required.

8. At a minimum, achieve and maintain the Agency's established productivity standards.

9. Make referrals to other services within the community and within the Agency as indicated.

10. Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service training, supervision, various committees as assigned including Performance Improvement, workshops, and other meetings to receive information and instructions as well as to remain current and accurate on procedures, policies, and techniques.