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Job Description
Description
This position monitors the safety of and provides support to clients in a residential drug and alcohol treatment center. The work schedule varies but includes mainly evening, weekend, and holiday shifts. Night shifts are also available.
STARTING HOURLY: $16.00
Chosen candidates will be required to work at least 50% of monthly weekends. Holidays are rotated.
Continuation of employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding from service, program and agency earnings.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to:- Observing patients, listening to their concerns, recording your observations;
- Excellent customer services skills;
- Assisting agency medical and nursing staff;
- Taking patient vital signs;
- Transporting patients to and from various destinations in a 15-person passenger van;
- De-escalating situations;
- Maintaining a safe and secure treatment environment through completion of room and belonging searches, safety inspections, and reporting of safety issues should they arise;
- Role model pro-social attitudes and behaviors to the patient population;
- Assisting patients in maintaining their activities of daily living (eating, hygiene, maintaining a clean living space, etc.);
- Orienting new patients to the treatment milieu;
- Working collegially with the nursing, medial and clinical staffs.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications/Education:- High School Diploma/GED;
- Must obtain a Substance Abuse Specialist (SAS) certification within 3 years of hire;
- Will be expected to obtain and maintain CPR certification;
- A valid SC Driver’s license;
- Copy of SC DMV 10 year driving record that includes no suspensions during that time;
- Basic computer skills.
Current SAS and/or experience working in a residential treatment setting preferred.
Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Optional Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Annual and Sick Leave
- Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
- South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
- Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
- Optional Deferred Compensation Program
- Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
- Optional Federal Credit Union Membership
- Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Well-being Program
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Charleston County Government
Show moreCharleston County Government has over 2500 employees working in more than 40 different departments across the County. Employees embody excellent customer service, trust, and commitment to the community. Our diverse team works hard to provide effective government services to the citizens. Excellent benefits and rewarding work make Charleston County a premier employer of choice. We look forward to you joining us.
Located in the beautiful and historical Lowcountry of South Carolina. Charleston County's rich blend of culture, economic activity, environmental beauty, and historic tapestry makes it one of the most distinguished counties in the nation. A recognized leader, Charleston County is a proud community that strives to protect both its historic treasures and its environment, while still keeping an eye toward future development.
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