Job description

Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse

HIRING FOR MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE

Salary: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour (Depending on education, experience, skillset and hiring site)

Hiring Locations: Santa Fe Springs, Whittier, and South Gate

Available Schedules:

• First Shift
• Second Shift
• Weekdays
• Weekend Only
• Mix of Weekdays and Weekends

Summary: Under the supervision of the House Manager, the Mental Health Advocate is responsible for working with clients who suffer from mental disorders and overseeing the general supervision of the program.

Essential Job Functions:

• Counsel and work with clients to make treatment decisions and plans, serving as their advocate to give clients a sense of autonomy and dignity, regardless of their disorder
• Oversee and supervise all program and facility operations during assigned shift.
• Maintain a daily log of all activity and including any incidents of a security or safety nature.
• Maintain the safety and security of the facility.
• Conduct random and requested UA tests for residents.
• Participate in daily shift exchange including documenting in facility log at the end of each shift and thoroughly reviewing log at the start of the shift.
• Be able to take trauma into account during the process of interacting with clients.
• Avoid triggering trauma reactions and/or re-traumatizing clients.
• Adjust own behavior and control own feelings in order to allow clients to learn how to manage trauma symptoms and be able to benefit from program services.
• Know how to approach and work with individuals who suffer from mental disorders

Qualifications:

• 1 year experience working with a population diagnosed with severe and/or moderate mental disorders (required)
• Must be at least twenty-one years of age.
• Trained to recognize the symptoms and signs of substance abuse and to respond to drug overdose
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Attention to detail; ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Maintain annual CPR Certification, First Aid Certification.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED;

Must be able to pass the following pre-employment screenings:

• Background check, including criminal history (LA CADA considers all applicants equally and will take into account each applicant’s individual life circumstances).
• Drug and health screen, including negative TB test
• Employment and education verification

The Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA) is a licensed and certified substance use and behavioral treatment provider by the State of California’s Department of Health Care Services and the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control.

LA CADA was founded in 1971, and we are proudly celebrating our 50th anniversary this spring. Initially LA CADA serviced those with addiction and behavioral challenges, after much growth and development we with our multiple sites & multidisciplinary approach we service the following:

• Adult services
• Violence Treatment/Prevention Client Engagement & Navigation Services (CENS)
• Residential Treatment
• Recovery Bridge Housing (RBH)
• Outpatient Treatment and Intensive Outpatient Program
• Domestic Violence Offenders for Male and Female Offenders
• Domestic Violence for Victims
• Probation approved parenting program
• HIV/AIDS Education Prevention
• Parent Support Group
• Wellness Center
• Treatment for Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders
• Culturally Responsive Services (LGBTQ)
• Systems-Impacted Services (Persons Experiencing Homeless; PEH)

L.A. CADA also offers Drug Education / Diversion, Parenting Education, Anger Management, and Domestic Violence counseling services, authorized or approved by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, the Los Angeles County Department of Probation, the Los Angeles County Superior Court, and / or meeting the requirements of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. Additionally, L.A. CADA offers HIV / AIDS prevention and intervention services, including HIV testing.

LA CADA is committed to servicing an underserved and vulnerable population. Our staff is dedicated to provide a tailored treatment fitted for individuals and their families. Here at LA CADA all staff are provided on-going training and professional development to help our community.

LA CADA offers competitive salary, 100% paid medical & dental health plans, vision, sponsored life insurance, additional life & incidental insurance plans, 403B retirement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Paid Time-Off: vacation, sick, COVID, bereavement, observe 11 paid holidays, eligible PSLF (Public Student Loan Forgiveness), in-house PCR & rapid COVID-19 testing, continuing education units and room to grow.

Be a part of making a positive difference. Apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to work weekends?
• Are you willing to work second shift?

License/Certification:

• Driver License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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