Job Details Job Location San Diego - 3050 Armstrong - San Diego, CA Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Salary Range $69,000.00 - $72,800.00 Salary/year Job Category Management Description
Position Summary:
Person in this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program. Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Essential Job Functions:
- Administrative supervision of staff assigned to the program;
- Monitor the adherence to the policies and procedures of the program;
- Conduct monthly quality assurance reviews of the treatment case files to ensure compliance with program standards;
- Facilitate educational groups, family groups and assist clients of the program;
- Responsible for ensuring facility compliance with health, fire, safety and other regulatory standards;
- Mediate client issues that cannot be appropriately resolved at the program level;
- Ensure that the agency systems for collecting statistical data necessary for program evaluation, planning, justification and staff training are collected as required;
- Fill in for counselors during times they may be unavailable due to illness, training, etc.;
- Provide daily, weekly and monthly reports as requested;
- Assist and monitor data collection and statistical reporting and complete Quality Improvement reports as requested;
- Maintain relationships with referring and supporting agencies and represent the agency at various community meetings as requested including acting as a liaison to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) when the Program Director is not available;
- Available to be call and program coverage as needed.
- Participate in daily shift exchange including documenting in facility log at the end of shifts and thoroughly reviewing log at the start of shifts;
- Perform the duties of any Counselor when needed;
- Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
- Experience consisting of a minimum of one (1) year working in a substance abuse treatment program;
- One (1) year experience in supervision/management;
- Must possess knowledge of chemical dependency, substance abuse and personality dynamics of the substance abuser;
- Must be in possession of a valid California Driver's License and be eligible for WestCare vehicle insurance;
- Must be able to pass a criminal history background screening and receive clearance from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; and
- CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an Annual Tuberculosis test.
Education:
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field; or
- Equivalent experience consisting of three (3) years of documented experience demonstrating a history of administrative responsibility in the area of substance abuse treatment/recovery for the criminal justice population.
Working Conditions:
- Work is primarily performed in an office or residential treatment setting; and
- Some outdoor activities may be required.
Physical Demands:
- The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, BUT exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks;
- Occasional lifting of more than 10 pounds;
- Transportation of clients in company vehicle;
- Occasional risk of intensive physical activity with clients; and
- Sitting, standing, walking, reaching are performed in the normal course of the position.