About the role

• The Unit Manager ensures the engagement participation safety and security of clients and staff at all times and support clients in engaging in positive leisure recreational activities. The Unit Manager will manage day to day activities of the programs. The Unit Manager will also supervise the portion of the admission process managed by the Recovery Specialists ensuring that the client receives a tour and orientation and that his or her belongings and medication are properly logged and stored. He/she also ensures that each client gets a toxicology screen upon intake and that the results sheet is uploaded into Evolv (EHR). Also supervises the discharge process. The Unit Manager submits work orders when maintenance is needed and works in collaboration with the Program Director to keep inventory of supplies and food. This staff member will serve as on call backup to Recovery Specialists. Coordinates activities for the clients peer groups and AA/NA commitments. Co-supervises along with the Program Director all Recovery Specialists provides training and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and Casa Esperanza Inc. policies and procedures.

What youll do

• Qualifications
• • • EnsuressupervisionisprovidedforthetimestheProgram Directorisnoton-site.
    • Provides capacity building training for the Recovery Specialists.
    • Assists staff in developing co-occurring treatment skills and fidelity to the evidence-based practices utilized at the program.
    • Manages the daily client schedule ensures that all client activities are completed
    • Supervises the admission and discharge processes on the shift to ensure protocol adherence
    • Gives tour and orientation to the clients when admitted to the program.
    • Ensures that clients property and medication are logged and stored.
    • Submit work orders when maintenance is needed.
    • Collaborates with the Program Director to manage the inventory
    • Responsible for crisis intervention and engaging appropriate clinical supports and emergency services as appropriate and required
    • Manages and reviews controlled substance log MMRS
    • Conducts reviews of medication files to ensure Recovery Specialists are documenting according to medication policy.
    • Manages toxicology screening including all toxicology screening training for Recovery Specialists
    • Review Recovery Specialists Station log books to ensure all documentation required are completed.
    • Maintain discarded medication log book
    • • WorkcloselywiththeProgramDirectortoensureRecoverySpecialistStation responsibilities are being met.
      • Understandsthestructureandactivitiesthatoccurduringeachshiftandensuresthatstaff are trained and oriented to meet shift requirements
      • CollaborateswithProgramDirectortoensurefacilityisincompliancewithlicensing standards
      • AssisttheProgramDirectortoscheduleshiftcoverageforRecoverySpecialistsincluding yearly holiday schedules.
      • ResponsibletoensurecoverageforallRecoverySpecialistsshiftsandcoversshiftsas needed
      • ResponsibleforcoordinatingtwicemonthlyRecoverySpecialistsmeetingwiththe Program Director
      • ParticipatesinweeklyindividualmeetingswiththeProgramDirector.
      • ResponsibleforensuringRecoverySpecialistsimplementallsafetyandsecurityprotocols for the program including:
      • 1. completingregularrounds
        2. assistwith roomsearchas needed
        3. monitoringtheRecoverySpecialistsStation
        4. completingdaily checklistand logs
        5. ensuringthatallitemsthatarepotentiallydangerousaresecuredinalocked location i.e. knives curling irons irons razors etc.
        6. implementingUniversalPrecautionsasneeded
        7. monitoringall alarmsand security cameras
        8. reportinganyandallsafetyandsecurityconcernstoappropriateauthoritiesand staff in compliance with Casa Esperanza Inc. safety protocols
      • ProvideRecoverySpecialistssupportattheRecoverySpecialistsStationareaasneeded.
      • Coordinatesactivitiesmeetingsandsupportfortheclientincluding:
      • 1. Socialactivitiesmovienights holydays
        2. PeerGroups
        3. AA/NACommitments
        4. PeerRecoveryCoachingSupport.
      • Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory responsibilities:

• Recovery Specialists

Knowledge and Skills necessary for the position:

• Strongverbal/writtenskills
• Abilitytounderstandandmaintainclientprogrammatic confidentiality/privacy
• Abilityto workas memberofatreatment team
• Abilitytoproblemsolveprogrammatic concernswith theProgramDirector
• Bilingual English/Spanish required
• Strongcommunicationskills
• Abilitytocommunicatewithclientsvendorsandexternalprovidersinaprofessional manner
• Abilitytounderstandandmanagemoral/ethicalboundarieswithclients/staff
• Musthavecomputer/dataentryskills
• Abilityto work independently
• Abilitymulti-task
• Stronginterpersonalskills
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position (see below)

Experience necessary for the position:

• MedicationAdministrationProgram(MAP)certificationpreferred;willingnesstoacquire within 6 months
• Minimum(2) years experiencewith substanceabusingpopulation
• Experienceworkingon ateamwith mentalhealthor medicalprofessionalspreferred
• Experiencemanagingareceptionarea preferred
• Minimum(2) years inrecoveryifapplicable

Education/Training required:

• similar field preferred
• Knowledgeofaddictionrecoveryprocessrequired
• CPR Certification
• AED Certification
• NARCAN Certification

Schedule: FT 40 Hours

Monday to Friday 10pm to 6am

What we offer:

Casa Esperanza Benefits Package:

• Compensation: $23 per Hourly Rate
• Holiday Pay (12 days per year 1 floating holiday)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 18 days year one 20.5 days at year 2 23 days at year 5
• Sick Pay - 10 paid days per year
• Long / Short Term Disability
• Paid by Company Life Insurance
• Health Insurance (Medical Dental Vison)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• FSA/DCA (Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• ComPsych Guidance Resources - EAP
• Educational Opportunities
• Tuition Remission
• Employee Ticket at Work (Discounts for Entertainment travel movies; etc.)
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Increased Salary for Credentials
• and more....

Physical & Mental Requirements

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk stoop kneel crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision peripheral vision and depth perception.

At Casa Esperanza Inc. the health and safety of our people is our number one priority. Thats why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID 19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and boosted when eligible) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.

Casa Esperanzas EEO Statement

Casa Esperanza Inc. values its diverse workplace and encourages women people of color LGBTQIA individuals people with disabilities members of ethnic minorities foreign-born residents older members of society and others from minority groups and diverse backgrounds to apply.

We recruit hire employ train promote and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Casa Esperanza Inc also has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination including harassment because of race color sex gender age religion or religious creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information physical or mental disability military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All employees interns volunteers and contractors of Casa Esperanza Inc. are responsible for maintaining a work culture free from discrimination and harassment by treating others with kindness and respect.

Casa Esperanza Inc. also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process please email.