Sobering Center Recovery Advocate

Phoenix Houses of California; Irvine (CA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Phoenix Houses of California seeks a Sobering Center Recovery Specialist to provide non-clinical support in a safe, trauma-informed environment for clients experiencing alcohol or substance use effects.

You will document observations every 15 minutes, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and assist with connections to services, housing, and community resources. Strong boundaries and de-escalation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent required.
• Must be registered or certified as an Alcohol and Drug (AOD) Counselor recognized by The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).
• Six months prior experience in a related field preferred.
• Must maintain a valid credential during your employment.
• Must obtain TB test clearance and update on a yearly basis.

Responsabilités

• Welcome clients and provide orientation to the Sobering Center in a respectful and professional manner.
• Establish positive, supportive relationships with clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Provide non-clinical emotional and practical support to clients during their stay.
• Support clients in identifying appropriate next steps following their Sobering Center stay.
• Conduct and document client observations at least every 15 minutes, or more frequently when required based on the client's condition, program protocol, or direction from qualified clinical/medical personnel.
• Observe and document the client's general presentation, level of responsiveness, behavior, location, and any notable changes in condition during each required observation.
• Ensure observations are completed within the required timeframe and accurately recorded in the designated documentation system.
• Immediately communicate significant changes in a client's physical, emotional, behavioral, or level of consciousness to the appropriate supervisor, nurse, medical provider, or other qualified personnel.
• Follow established procedures for identifying and responding to medical and behavioral emergencies.
• Assist clients with access to showers, laundry, and other program amenities when available.
• Assist with transportation or other discharge arrangements consistent with program policy.
• Utilize approved de-escalation techniques to respond to challenging behaviors.
• Complete required incident documentation following significant behavioral or safety events.
• Ensure documentation complies with Phoenix House policies and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate relevant information during shift-to-shift handoffs.
• Attends all required staff training sessions in accordance with Phoenix House and state licensing requirements and completes all training on time.
• Attends and participates in program and all staff meetings.
• Adheres to and promotes the Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values while acting as a role model for others.
• Assumes lead duties for shift(s) as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Formation

High school diploma

AOD Counselor credential

TB test clearance

6 months related experience

Description du poste

Phoenix Houses of California seeks a Sobering Center Recovery Specialist to provide non-clinical support in a safe, trauma-informed environment for clients experiencing alcohol or substance use effects.

You will document observations every 15 minutes, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and assist with connections to services, housing, and community resources. Strong boundaries and de-escalation skills are essential.