Positions available in Lubbock:
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Qualifications, skills and education:
Graduate of accredited one-year course in vocational nursing. Must be in good standing and have current license with Texas State Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners. Knowledge of substance abuse treatment and recovery process preferred. Must demonstrate cultural sensitivity and be able to serve as a positive role model for clients.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs nursing assessments, monitors physical condition of clients in residential detoxification program, and dispenses medications. Screens clients for admission, crisis intervention, appropriate treatment modalities, and referrals to community services. Maintains ethical, professional relationships with staff, clients, and others.
Adult Treatment Counselor
Qualifications, skills and education:
Bachelors degree in a human services or related field with a minimum of 2 years experience in a substance abuse treatment setting. One year work of experience may be substituted for each year of education required. Must be in good standing and have a current, verifiable license as a Chemical Dependency Counselor or Counselor Intern designation from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides substance abuse treatment services including screening, intake, orientation, assessment, group, individual and family counseling and crisis intervention services for target population. Participates in weekly team staffing meetings and maintains credentials necessary to conduct job duties.
Maintenance Supervisor
Qualifications, skills and education:
High School graduate or GED required. Three years experience in building maintenance, upkeep and carpentry work required. Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and work independently. Must have a valid Texas driver's license, be insurable and physically able to perform maintenance job duties. Must be able to demonstrate cultural sensitivity and serve as a positive role model for clients.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for maintenance and care of facilities grounds and maintaining equipment. Familiar with health and safety standards in compliance with licensure and the Health and Safety Code. Obtain bids and prepares requisitions for jobs. Schedules and authorizes all facility inspections required. Supervises, schedules and evaluates assigned staff.
House Manager
Qualifications, skills and education:
High School graduate or GED required. Understanding and knowledge of substance abuse treatment and recovery process is preferred. Must have a valid Texas driver's license, be insurable and physically able to perform job duties. Must be able to demonstrate cultural sensitivity and serve as a positive role model for clients.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides close supervision and monitoring of clients in residential substance abuse treatment programs to ensure client safety at all times. Completes entries in daily logs, assures program policies and rules are followed and reports infractions to supervisor. Closely supervises clients during recreational activities.
Prevention Specialist - Tobacco Control Coalition (Part-time)
Qualifications, skills and education
High School graduate or GED required. Some college preferred. Individual must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to effectively interact with various segments of the population. Knowledge or experience with substance abuse issues is required. Must be familiar with community resources that assist youth and families. Must be culturally sensitive and be able to work effectively with individuals from different ethnic backgrounds. Must be physically able to perform job duties. Must be willing and able to travel to surrounding communities. Must have a current Texas driver's license and be insurable.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in providing leadership to communities in developing and implementing policies and/or procedures that will lead to a reduction in tobacco use among youth. Assist communities in implementing model programs and activities based on community needs. Provide information on the dangers of tobacco use and available smoking cessation resources to communities served by the coalition. Assist in development of coalition by recruiting coalition members representative of each community's diverse population. Assist the Community Coalition Coordinator in providing training for coalition members. Develop and maintain a professional relationship with elected and appointed officials and other community leaders.
Housekeeper
Qualifications, skills and education
High School graduate or GED required. At least one year of experience in housekeeping. Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and work independently. Must have a valid Texas driver's license. Must be able to demonstrate cultural sensitivity and serve as a positive role model for clients.
Duties include cleaning all areas of facility, washing, folding and any other duties assigned.