Resident Monitor/CDCA

Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Licensure required

Root House

Root House provides residential treatment to males recovering from substance abuse

SCHEDULE:

Full-Time/Variable

Flexibility required for emergent needs

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Responsible for overseeing residents in a clinically managed

low-intensity residential service setting, maintaining a therapeutic drug free environment

following rules and regulations of F&CS and Ohio MHAS, and COA standards, crisis intervention, and

consultation/reporting with/to supervisor(s). The position also requires the development of

knowledge and skills in the areas of community support, discharge planning, substance use issues,

and the field of community services to individuals with substance use disorders. The position

requires the ability to respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations, including at least

basic training crisis intervention.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Resident Monitor:

1. Maintain sober living environment, and promote recovery skills while presenting a caring,

compassionate attitude.

2. Provide crisis intervention/de-escalation when needed consulting with supervisor/house manager.

3. Establish trusting relationship with clients while modeling awareness and behavior needed for

growth and development of clients; displaying knowledge of the therapeutic importance of

maintaining appropriate boundaries.

4. Monitor participants’ use of services/treatment, and impact on independence.

5. Provide accurate shift reports on a daily basis.

6. Participates in team planning, case reviews, and program goal achievement.

7. Attend agency and training meetings as requested.

8. Fulfill other duties as assigned.

9. Comply with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements, and

educational/certification/registry requirements.

CDCA:

1. Evaluate client needs for services in regard to appropriateness of request, urgency and

recommended action, and facilitates all necessary referrals.

2. Conduct and write drug and alcohol screenings according to Family and Community Services

policies and procedures in order to assess the nature of the problem.

3. Develop and implement Individual Service Plans with the client based upon the findings

of the diagnostic assessment.

4. Provides community education and awareness to the community and community partner organizations.

5. Provide treatment services to clients through individual, group, and/or family methods according

to current professional standards of care.

6. Review and update ISPs and progress on a scheduled basis to insure continued provision of

proper and necessary services, and modify the plan of treatment when appropriate.

7. Enter and maintain daily schedule into computer as required.

8. At a minimum, achieve and maintain the Agency’s established productivity standards.

9. Make referrals to other services within the community and within the Agency as indicated.

10. Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service training, supervision, various committees

as assigned including Performance Improvement, workshops, and other meetings to receive information

and instructions as well as to remain current and accurate on procedures, policies, and techniques.

11. Consult, collaborate, and communicate in a timely and accurate manner all client-related issues

and concerns internally to Family and Community Services Staff and externally to other agency

service providers, schools, law enforcement agencies, courts, etc. in the provision of services to

clients and to the community to ensure coordination of care.

12. Complete all documentation, including consumer outcomes, in a legible and timely manner

according to the policies of Family and Community Services and the Ohio Department of Mental Health

and provide necessary data for statistical and billing purposes.

13. Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and make every attempt to resolve

work-related difficulties with the co-worker in a timely fashion.

14. Communicate all concerns and questions regarding the program functioning and client care to the

immediate supervisor.

15. Maintain current knowledge of all applicable Family and Community Services policies and

procedures and function according to these standards.

16. Complies with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements,

and educational/certification/registry requirements.

17. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Licensure required.

2. The CDCA is required to have the following skills: clinical interview methods; individual, and

group therapy methods.

3. Ability to develop and implement treatment plans.

4. Skills in crisis intervention and emergency services.

5. Specialized knowledge of the substance use field.

6. The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

7. De-escalation skills.

8. The ability to establish and maintain clinically effective relationships with clients.

9. Ability to meet agency requirements for criminal background check.

10. Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license in accordance with County policy and must maintain

motor vehicle liability insurance, must maintain continuing eligibility under the existing County

driver eligibility standards.

11. Ability to function as part of an organization by working with others and by adhering to

established policies and procedures.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS: Valid Ohio Chemical

Dependency Counselor Assistance Licensure.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all pertinent federal, state,

and local laws, standards of the Ohio Department of Mental Health, and appropriate professional

ethical standards. Two years experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Employee Signature