Admissions Specialist
Company: WestCare Foundation
Location: Fresno
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Admissions Specialist
Job Details
Job Location
Fresno - 611 Belmont - Fresno, CA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
2 Year Degree
Salary Range
$23.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Person in this position will be responsible for the intake and
assessment of clients to determine the appropriate program and
services they require. Essential Job Functions include those listed
below.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
+ Provide direct assessments and evaluations of clients to
determine appropriate level of service required.
+ Administer agency approved assessment instruments to individuals
seeking treatment services.
+ Complete induction packets and obtain all necessary documentation
and verification of program eligibility.
+ Coordinate the entry of clients into the program with all agency
program components.
+ Give presentations, speeches and seminars regarding WestCare's
services as assigned.
+ May be required to conduct assessments in jails and
institutions.
+ Responsible for answering verbal and written inquiries from
prospective clients requesting program information.
+ Coordinate transportation of new clients from various jail
facilities to the agency.
+ Preparation of necessary correspondence to referral sources
regarding assessment outcome.
+ Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles,
clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
+ Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required.
Experience and Competencies:
+ Bilingual is preferred.
+ Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
+ Must meet all standards of the local licensing board.
+ Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations
served.
+ Knowledge of substance abuse and treatment is desired.
+ Excellent communication skills.
+ Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
+ Ability to work well in a team environment.
+ Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially
to standards governing confidentiality.
+ Professional appearance and demeanor.
+ Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations
served.
+ Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from California
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).
+ Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from LEIE, MSIL, and
EPLS.
+ Valid drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain
WestCares vehicle insurance is required.
+ Must be able to obtain and maintain Fresno County
Credentialing.
+ As mandated by the State of California those employees who work
at Residential, Outpatient, Sober Living, provide Mental Health
Services, Administrative Staff or Transitional Living Facilities
must be fully vaccinated and have received a booster. Employees
that have requested a Medical or Religious Exemption, which has
been approved by Human Resources will be required to test for the
virus weekly.
+ During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements,
including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by
local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to
comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate
personnel will inform you.
+ CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual
Tuberculosis test.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
+ Two (2) years of experience in providing direct counseling
services to persons with alcohol and/or drug problems is
preferred.
+ Intake and assessment experience is preferred.
+ Marketing and/or sales experience preferred.
+ Experience working with Drug Medi-Cal is preferred.
+ Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in
Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or
related field is preferred.
+ High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of
college-level education is required.Two (2) years of alcohol and
other drug counseling experience may be substituted for one (1)
year of college-level education. No more than one (1) year of
college-level education may be substituted with alcohol and other
drug counseling experience.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
+ Alcohol and Drug Registration and actively pursuing
Certification, in good standing by an agency approved and
recognized by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is
required at time of hire;Preference will be given to those
candidates who are currently Certified.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
+ Work is primarily performed in an office or in a
residential/outpatient treatment setting; and
+ Some outdoor activities may be required.
+ UA testing of clients is required.
+ Must be able to de-escalate situations in the program.
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