About Us Southern California Alcohol and Drug Program Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs Inc SCADP was established in 1972 in a grassroots effort by community members seeking alternatives to prison for individuals with substance use disorder SUD SCADP is now a 501c3 non profit organization providing residential treatment services and outpatient counseling services to individuals throughout Los Angeles as well as housing and supportive services for survivors of domestic violence SCADP now offers services with a continuum of care to underserved and disadvantaged populations throughout the Los Angeles area PAY RATE 1985 2089 Per Hour BENEFITS SCADP offers competitive medical dental vision and retirement benefits JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE In training to be an AOD counselor the AOD Support Staff I Registered MC provides services to beneficiaries participating in treatment while monitoring the program premises for safety and security The AOD Support Staff I participates in group counseling sessions and crisis management and is in good standing pursuing the education and supervised hours required to achieve certification Meets annual renewal requirements and submits annual renewal of Registration until Certification is earned DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AOD COUNSELINGUnder guidance and supervision of a Certified AOD Counselor the AOD Support Staff I learns alcohol and drug counseling functions including screening assessment and intake; collects specimen from clients for drug and alcohol screening in accord with organization Policy and ProceduresCollaborates with case manager and therapist to assist treatment and other plans; assists in required intervention; participates in group and educational sessions; assists in completing discharge and transition plans and completes required EHR recordsTransports program participants in the company vehicle to offsite appointments as neededPROGRAM SecurityPROGRAM ENTRANCE MONITORING The two elevator doors to the facility are the only permitted entrance and exit for participants employees partners and vendors and is controlled by building security Building Security will contact the Program when visitors arrive and the Monitor will authorize entrance and departure of participants visitors guest and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premisesBAG & PERSON SCREENING Monitors search all participants belongings being brought into the Program each time a participant enters including their pockets while monitoring for any signs of substance use or bringing contraband into the program This is a critical step in ensuring the safety and security of everyone It is important to treat every participant with equal dignity and professionalism every time they are screenedMonitor premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of the program by walking the floor and monitoring surroundings when outside accompanying beneficiaries and making reports as neededPROGRAM SAFETYWhile monitoring premises and assisting clients observe Program premises to ensure safe operations; report and correct any spills unsafe working conditions or defective equipmentKnow location of fire exits be prepared to assist participants in case of any emergency Monitor clients and conduct room checks; maintain records of client compliance of program rules report to clinicalcase management staff assist clinicalcase management staff as requiredCall Police or Fire Department in cases of emergency such as fire medical or psychiatric issues Call Building Security if any intruders on the floor or hostile residents who need to be escorted off the floorASSET PROTECTIONAs a non profit agency VOALA must utilize all limited resources effectively and protect from theft loss or damage to the Programs assets Report all suspicious events to direct supervisorResponsible to complete written reports and incidents logs of daily activities and irregularities such as unusual occurrences equipment or property damage theft and presence of unauthorized personsACT AS A ROLE MODEL FOR PARTICIPANTS AT ALL TIMES Learn understand and practice the professionalism expected Put clientsparticipants needs firstCLIENTPARTICIPANT SUPPORTAnswer telephones and take messages for clients and staff monitor doors and greet visitorsMaintain office housekeeping; verifies all common areas laundry areas and restrooms are clean and disinfected & fully operationalMonitor and records client self administration of medication in accordance with organization Policies and ProceduresAs required by the Program assist Program staff during provision of services to clientsparticipants including meal preparationserving set up for classes meetings recreation and other Program eventsInputs required data to computer systems and logs EHR and other databases as requiredOther duties that may arise to support the Program mission and goalsESSENTIAL DUTIES Services for this position must be provided on site As a result the p