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WestCare Foundation Overnight Staff in Fresno, California

Overnight Staff

Job Details

Job Location

Fresno - 119 N Calaveras - Fresno, CA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$20.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Person in this position will be responsible for general Veteran supervision and general program operation.Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Ensure the security of the facility through the continuous monitoring of the grounds and facility.

  • General Veteran supervision in daily living Grant Per diem program and general program operation.

  • Assist Veterans with overall therapeutic issues.

  • Assist the counselor facilitating groups and meetings.

  • Make copies of necessary program paperwork.

  • Place documentation in Veteran files.

  • Ensure all security checks occur at the specified time.

  • Prepare Veteran activity reports and other reports as requested.

  • Ensure assignments given to Veteran are completed.

  • Ensure that Veteran comply with program rules.

  • Monitor trip logs and conduct visual contact searches to ensure Veteran returning to the facility are not under the influence of any substance.

  • Ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of the facility.

  • Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and

  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.

  • Ability to work well in a team environment.

  • Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.

  • Professional appearance and demeanor.

  • Military/Veteran preferred.

  • Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a criminal background clearance

  • Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required; and

  • CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.

  • During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  • One (1) year experience in a residential social service setting providing services to adults/veterans/criminal justice/substance abusing population and/or equivalent experience and education combined.

  • Associates Degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is preferred.

  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

    LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

  • Not applicable for this position.

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Work is primarily performed in a residential setting.

  • Some outdoor activities may be required.

  • Professional appearance and demeanor.

  • Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

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