We are currently looking for enthusiastic Overnight Support Staff at a long-term treatment center for those suffering with mental illness and chemical dependency. Our work locations include: Oceanside, Carlsbad, and Vista.

The Support Staff at Crownview Co-Occurring Institute (CCI)/Crownview Psychiatric Institute (CPI) is responsible for performing advanced indirect and selected direct client care duties in support of the clinical process in a competent manner under the direction of the Clinical and Director team. Below are some of the duties of Overnight Support Staff:

• Assists House Managers/Case Managers with client transportation to CCI office, outside appointments and other facilities when applicable
• Oversees and assists clients with everyday life skills such as cleaning, cooking, practicing coping skills, etc. when applicable
• Prepare breakfast and lunches for clients
• Ensures that the environment of care adheres to safe care of the clients adhering to policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Engages with each client nightly and documents interactions in shift/incident reports.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand or sit for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal to high volumes of stress.
• Perform and document rounds every 30 minutes.
• Complete food freshness inventory and throw out all expired foods.
• Complete other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Candidate Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school or GED graduate is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Support Staff, Mental Health Technician, or equivalent, preferably in the field of behavioral health and/or chemical dependency, providing services such as, assisting clients with medication administration, cooking meals, handling laundry, running errands, grocery shopping, budgeting etc. (preferred)
• Current American Red Cross Adult First Aid, CPR, AED Completion Certificate and food handlers card or able to complete with proof before start
• Must provide documentation of a TB test within the last year
• Must possess a valid, California driver’s license and have a clear driving record.
• Access to a registered vehicle with proof of full coverage insurance (preferred)
• Must not be on active parole or probation
• Pass a comprehensive national and multi-jurisdictional criminal background check
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen test
• Strong preference to those would could clear a Livescan for Community Care Licensing

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of industry standards as related to the position of Support Staff.
• Basic knowledge of PC software programs, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and other electronic medical record programs is preferred.
• Written and oral communication skills; must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic
• Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile situations such as when verbally or physically confronted in an aggressive manner
• Recognize mood changes or signs of behavior that indicate relapse or mental instability
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision in an unstructured environment with multiple demands
• Must possess a reading and writing level that provides for clear expression and/or understanding of assignments related to job description.
• Ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the facility.
• Must be available to work overnight hours, weekends, and holidays
• Overnight Hours: 10:00 P.M. - 6:30 A.M., 10:00 P.M.-8:30 A.M.
• Possibility of working some PM shifts.