Overnight Care Coordinator

Pathway Society; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathway Society Inc in San Jose, CA seeks an Overnight Care Coordinator to supervise clients in a residential setting during the overnight shift. You will monitor the milieu, enforce safety protocols, assist clients, and communicate needs to counselors while maintaining detailed logs.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work independently. Training in HIPAA/42 CFR and CPR/First Aid will be provided after county clearance, with RADT preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of practical experience in drug/alcohol or mental health field preferred.
• Basic understanding of treatment and rehabilitation techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both in a team and independently.
• Must pass criminal records clearance as required by Santa Clara County regulations.
• Receive HIPAA, 42 CFR and CPR/First Aid training after clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee residential milieu overnight through rounds per policy.
• Ensure safety and security of clients and facility.
• Assist clients with needs and refer to counselor for clinical support.
• Document actions and client needs in charts and shift logs.
• Conduct urinalysis testing as needed.
• Educate clients on facility rules and boundaries.
• Assist with medication monitoring, counting, and compliance.
• Set up, serve, and monitor breakfast; perform light housekeeping.
• Maintain cleanliness of offices and client areas.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by program director.

Education

RADT (preferred)

CPR/First Aid training (to be completed)

Excellent communication

Teamwork & independent work

Job description

Overnight Care Coordinator Position Description:The overnight care coordinator provides supervision and support to clients in the residential treatment facility during the overnight shift.Overnight Care Coordinator Primary Responsibilities:Monitor the residential milieu overnight by conducting rounds in timeframes prescribed by agency policy and procedureEnsure the safety and security of clients and the facilityAssist clients with their needs and refer them to their counselor for clinical supportMaintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and ongoing client needs in chart and shift log notesPerform urinalysis testing as neededEducate and remind clients of the rules, policies and procedures of the facility.Establish appropriate boundaries amongst clients and staff, ensuring professional and courteous interactions and fostering opportunities to implement newly developed life skillsAssist with medication monitoring, counting, and compliance as neededSet up, serve, and monitor client breakfastWash linens and perform light household tasksEnsure cleanliness of office and client treatment areasPerform additional duties as assigned by the program directorOvernight Care Coordinator Qualifications:One-year practical experience in drug/alcohol or mental health field preferred (employment, internship or volunteer work); preferred RADT, working towards certification in drug and alcohol counselingBasic understanding of treatment and rehabilitation techniquesExcellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team as well as aloneAbility to work effectively with people differing in value systems, ethnicity, cultural backgrounds, language capabilities and disabilitiesExercise good judgment and respond calmly in emergency situationsAbility to work effectively; independently and within a group, with limited supervisionMust maintain the highest standards of professional ethics and behavior as described in the Pathway Society handbook.Must be able to physically respond to clients’ needs, climb stairs and walk through the facility throughout the shiftMust pass a criminal records clearance as required the County of Santa Clara Department of Alcohol and Drugs regulations.Receive training and pass certification testing in the areas of HIPAA, 42 CFR and CPR/First Aid once county clearance is received.Overnight Care Coordinator Physical RequirementsClimbing; ascending or descending stairs, ramps, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.Kneeling; bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.Crouching; bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.Reaching; extending hand (s) and arms above head in any direction.Hearing; perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.Lifting; able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 20 pounds.Visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures and viewing a computer terminal.Other DutiesThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, activities and scheduled shift may change at any time, with or without notice.