<p>About Us:</p> <p>VOALA</p> <p>Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories</p> <p>Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.</p> <p>PAY RATE: $19.85 - $20.89 Per Hour</p> <p>BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.</p> <p>JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE</p> <p>In training to be an AOD counselor, the AOD Support Staff I MC Registered provides services to beneficiaries participating in treatment while monitoring the program premises for safety and security. The participates in group counseling sessions and crisis management, and is in good standing pursuing the education and supervised hours required to achieve certification. Meets annual renewal requirements and submits annual renewal of Registration until Certification is earned.</p> <p>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li> <p>AOD COUNSELING</p> </li><li> <p>Under guidance and supervision of a Certified AOD Counselor, the AOD Support Staff I learns alcohol and drug counseling functions including screening, assessment, and intake; collects specimen from clients for drug and alcohol screening in accord with organization Policy and Procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborates with case manager and therapist to assist treatment and other plans; assists in required intervention; participates in group and educational sessions; assists in completing discharge and transition plans and completes required Electronic Health Records (EHR).</p> </li><li> <p>Transports program participants in the company vehicle to offsite appointments, as needed.</p> </li><li> <p>PROGRAM Security</p> </li><li></li></ul>