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

SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP in Dallas, TX seeks a Full Time Regular role in a residential substance abuse treatment environment. The position involves supervising clients, crisis intervention, and supporting life skills development in a 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM shift.

Responsibilities include safety oversight, drug testing, team communication, intake paperwork, and medication documentation in alignment with Shelter Care policies. Equal opportunity employer with benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of security or social service experience preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitors daily activities and ensures client program participation; maintains safety, cleanliness, and orderliness of the program environment.
• Administers tests as needed and conducts offender checks when required.
• Communicates with the treatment team and documents major incidents for supervision and records.
• Completes intake paperwork and inputs data to maintain client records.
• Monitors client self-administration of medication as prescribed and in line with policies.
• Distributes written communication and documentation to clinical staff.

Skills

Security experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: TX-CPC Social Services Center - Dallas, TX 75235, Position Type: Full Time Regular, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Job Category: Case Management, 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

What we are looking for in you:: Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required,
• and
• One year experience performing security or social service work preferred,
• or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications:

• Valid State Driver’s License (Preferred)
• CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled