Case Manager Assistant - Male Floor

Location

Reading, PA | United States

Job description

Competitive benefits package including generous paid time off, employer funded retirement, and free or discounted programs

POSITION SUMMARY:

Case Manager Assistant/House Monitor oversees and monitors the program and residents, serves as a role model to clients that are in recovery. Assist with orientation and monitoring the client's participation and compliance with the program.

TENTATIVE SHIFT INFORMATION:

Saturday nights from 9pm-9am 12 hour shift one time per week and PRN as needed

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Is responsible and accountable for monitoring of entire floor of housing programs as scheduled.
• Is responsible for monitoring the programs during on-duty hours.
• Adheres to all assigned house work schedules and assists in all activities.
• Interacts with program clients and behaves in a fashion which serves as a role model.
• Attends weekly house meetings and staff meetings as required.
• Abides by conditions described in the House Manager's Handbook.
• Assists the Case Manager in providing clients with orientation regarding the house rules and regulations.
• Oversees chore assignment, completion and room inspections.
• Monitors the clients' adherence to the house rules and reports all violations immediately to the Case Manager. Assists and enforces restriction and/or consequences for rule violations.
• Assists with client bed checks.
• Maintains a daily written log regarding house and client activity and submits to the Case Manager for review and consultation if necessary.
• Provides transportation and supervision of clients during group and therapeutic activities as approved by the Supervisor(s).
• Conducts and observes regular drug and alcohol screens. Must conduct screens at return from all unsupervised visits or events away from the facility.
• Responds to crisis situations according to established guidelines and informs the Case Manager of all crisis situations immediately.
• Meets with the Case Manager and/or Housing Director regularly and provides updates regarding client activities and the condition of the house.
• Abides by the organizations Risk Management and Safety requirements.

CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS:

• The effectiveness of the Case Manager Assistant/House Monitor shall be measured by:
  • The level of satisfaction of housing funding sources
  • The degree to which the position was performed as measured by the Housing Director through observations and written evaluations
  • The degree to which the YMCA policies are followed
  • The degree to which the Housing Program is managed
  • The degree to which the Character Traits are exemplified:
• Caring: To be sensitive, understanding and responsive to the well being of self and others
• Honesty: To be truthful, trustworthy, sincere, and fair in words and action
• Respect: To value the worth of a person and property, treating others as you would have
• them treat you
• Responsibility: To recognize, accept and fulfill the obligation to contribute to a better
• Society.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have current drivers license
• Must be on-site of the program facility during scheduled work hours.
• Person may not have any current legal charges or obligations and is either employed, enrolled in training/school or is involved in a praiseworthy endeavor.
• Persons in recovery from chemical addiction with at least two (2) years continuous sobriety preferred. If self-diagnosed as recovering addict, must remain clean and sober; maintain sobriety and active program of recovery to provide positive role modeling.
• Must commit to ongoing recovery, work program of recovery if in recovery
• Submit to random urine screens
• Must be CPR and First Aid Certified
• Ability to communicate positively and professionally using the English Language, both spoken and written
• Ability to demonstrate good decision making skills, intelligence, flexibility, emotional maturity, a positive outlook, respect, and a professional attitude toward all clients and staff
• Ability to communicate positively and demonstrate enthusiasm
• The following five absolutes of the YMCA of Reading and Berks County will be demonstrated in all situations.
  • Greet all newly admitted clients with a handshake, eye contact, and smile.
  • All staff will be on time for interviews, appointments, and meetings.
  • Treat all clients (regardless of the circumstances) with dignity and respect.
  • Maintain a positive, caring and empathic attitude.
  • Be present.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This 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, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Salary

$14 - $16 per hour