Part-Time Support Counselor I

Tech9; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 65,151,000 - 79,085,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual pay

Job summary

Tech9 is seeking a Support Counselor I to supervise program clients, facilitate activities, and assist with staff scheduling. The role involves documenting client activity and maintaining a safe environment while collaborating with staff on challenges related to homelessness, substance use, and mental health.

The position requires strong responsibility, problem-solving skills, and flexibility to cover day, evening, weekend shifts as designated by program leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Valid California Driver’s License and automobile insurance.
• CPR/First Aid Certification and TB clearance.
• Familiarity with Naloxone administration and overdose protocols.
• One year clean and sober required (as defined).
• Ability to relate to diverse individuals and work under direct instruction.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular room and facility checks for safety and well-being.
• Assist clients with daily living skills (cooking, cleaning).
• Ensure outings follow approved timeframes and program guidelines.
• Handle client check-in, meals, and program activities.
• Maintain confidentiality in client and staff matters.
• Provide transportation as needed using program vehicle.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Professional appearance

Flexibility

CPR/First Aid

Naloxone administration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: The Support Counselor I role entails providing supervision to program clients, facilitating programming, assisting with staff scheduling, documenting client activity, and ensuring a clean and safe environment at all times. Candidates must possess a strong sense of responsibility and knowledge of program rules, coupled with demonstrated problem-solving skills to handle diverse situations. Working within defined limits and subject to direct instruction, Support Counselor I should be adept at relating to individuals from various backgrounds and possess sufficient understanding of homelessness, substance use disorders, and mental health challenges to collaborate effectively with colleagues. Flexible availability for day, evening, weekday, and weekend shifts is required, with additional support provided in other areas of daily program functioning as designated by the Program Officer or Senior Program Officer.ESSENTIAL DUTIES: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.Perform routine cleaning duties.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.MINIMUM 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.(GH Program) One year clean and sober. Due to the nature of the position, the “one year clean and sober” requirement applies to individuals in remission from a substance use disorder and is defined as abstention from the use and consumption of alcohol, cannabis, and illegal drugs, abstention from the use of prescribed drugs in a manner that is not consistent with the prescription directions, and/or abstention from the use of over-the-counter drugs in a manner that is not consistent with directions for the use of such drugs.PHYSICAL EFFORT:Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the positionProvide assistance in meal service, cleaning, oversee use of facilities like laundry, distribution of supplies and mail, etc.Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisionsManual dexterity sufficient to write, use the telephone, computer, calculator and office machines at required speed and accuracyVision sufficient to read handwritten and printed materials and the display screen of various office equipment and machinesHearing sufficient to communicate in person and hold telephone conversations in the normal range;Speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversational distances on the telephone and addressing groupsPhysical stamina sufficient to sustain light to medium physical labor for up to 8 hours, sit and/or walk for prolonged periods of timePhysical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment for sustained periods of time on hard flooring, climb slopes, stairs, ramps and to respond to emergency situationsPhysical strength sufficient to periodically lift, carry, push and/or pull 40 pounds of materials or supplies; occasionally lift, carry, push and/or pull more than 40 pounds with assistanceSalary $22.71 - $27.60 per hour. Additional 5% if bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish.E04JI8000gud409cvy6