Substance Use Technician

“Every person deserves compassion, dignity, and the safety of a place to call home.”

Homelessness is the largest social and public health crisis in California. Illumination Foundation (IF) is a growing non-profit organization dedicated towards disrupting the cycle of homelessness by providing targeted, interdisciplinary services in our recuperative care centers, emergency shelters, housing services and children's and family programs. IF currently has 13+ facilities with 22+ micro-communities scattered across Orange County, Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire.

Job Description

The Substance Use Technician is responsible for providing adult patient supervision in a shelter or
recuperative care facility and assisting in the maintenance of a safe, secure environment that
enhances behavioral health and substance use treatment while utilizing the harm reduction and
recovery models.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00 per hour, depending on experience. This position also qualifies for $1.00 swing shift differential and $2.00 graveyard shift differential.

Responsibilities

• Work with a multi-disciplinary team leading site activities such as current events, groups, community meetings, goals groups, fitness groups, activities of daily living groups, and/or recreational activities, as appropriate to the specified patient population promoting safety and comfort in a supportive, therapeutic environment
• Assist patients with activities of daily living; attend to patient behavioral problems and provide assistance in crisis intervention, as needed
• Track and maintain patient observation, set boundaries on inappropriate behavior, and recognize the need for and provides crisis intervention services to clients
• Inform Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor, Manager. or Director, within 12 hours of making an incident report, APS/CPS report, 5150 consult, or assessment and complete required APS/CPS reports within the mandated time frame
• Collaborate (on a need to know basis) with including site, nursing, case management, substance abuse counselors, food service and transportation regarding client’s behavioral health needs, ensuring the highest level of client care
• May act as a liaison with patients, families of patients, or external facilities and agencies
• Participate in the development and implementation of patient treatment programs as directed
• Document all client interactions or activities completed on behalf of the client (including collaboration with other disciplines, case consultations, telephone calls, leaving voicemails, and collateral contact) in HMIS, KIPU, and CHAMP according to the documentation standards of the agency and within 48 hours of service provision
• Research and build relationships with community agencies for client resources and linkage as directed
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials according to HIPAA standards
• Follow established institutional policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and safety, environmental and infection control standards
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, in service trainings, workshops and other required meetings as directed
• Drive to any IF location for coverage, trainings, or support, as directed

Preferred Experience/Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• High School graduate or GED equivalent
• Must be registered to obtain a Drug & Alcohol Certification from one of the following agencies: CAADE, CCAPP & CADTP
• Ability to work flexible hours when needed (2nd and 3rd shifts)

Preferred:

• Experience and knowledge with electronic filing system (KIPU & AICA)
• Bilingual: English and Spanish.
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)

Benefits

• Medical Insurance funded up to 91% by Illumination Foundation (Kaiser and Blue Shield), depending on the plan
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance funded 100% by Illumination Foundation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 401K with Company Matching
• 10 days vacation PTO/year
• 6 days sick PTO/year
• 10 days holiday PTO/year
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) for federally qualified loans