Evening Swing-Shift Support Counselor

Community Human Services; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Human Services in Salinas seeks a Support Counselor I for the SHARE Center on a swing shift (4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.).

You will supervise program clients, facilitate activities, assist with scheduling, document client activity, and maintain a clean, safe environment under direct instruction. Candidates should understand homelessness, SUD, and mental health challenges, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to relate to diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Valid California Driver’s License and automobile insurance.
• CPR/First Aid Certification and TB clearance.
• Familiarity with program rules and trained in Naloxone administration and client overdose protocols.
• Strong problem-solving skills to assist staff in various situations.
• Ability to work within defined limits under direct instruction.
• Ability to relate to individuals from diverse backgrounds and possess recovery knowledge to support treatment staff.
• Flexibility and adaptability in various situations.
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular room and facility checks to ensure client safety and well-being.
• Assist clients with daily independent living skills such as cooking and cleaning.
• Ensure clients adhere to approved timeframes for outings and clients follow program guidelines.
• Clean and organize the business office as required.
• Contact staff in emergencies involving clients or facility.
• Assist in searching incoming clients’ belongings to remove contraband.
• Log incoming medications and create new medication logs.
• Assist with client check-in process, meal service, mail distribution, and program activities.
• Maintain confidentiality in dealing with client and staff matters.
• Provide transportation to and from programing with program vehicle.
• Demonstrate effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Remain flexible and adaptable in various situations.
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients.
• If applicable, monitor clients receiving Withdrawal Management services and complete detoxification monitoring logs.
• If applicable, supervise residents’ self-administration of medications.
• Participate in food preparation and/or meal service.
• Fulfill other assigned duties as necessary.

Skills

Problem solving

Diversity awareness

Flexibility

Professional boundaries

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Naloxone training

CPR/First Aid Certification

TB clearance

Job description

Community Human Services in Salinas seeks a Support Counselor I for the SHARE Center on a swing shift (4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.).

You will supervise program clients, facilitate activities, assist with scheduling, document client activity, and maintain a clean, safe environment under direct instruction. Candidates should understand homelessness, SUD, and mental health challenges, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to relate to diverse backgrounds.